Table 2 Rare complications of oral and peri-oral piercings22
Complication | Number of case reports |
|---|---|
Periodontitis | 11 |
Endocarditis | 8 |
Hypotensive collapse | 1 |
Loss of insertion needle | 1 |
Ludwig's angina | 1 |
Fatal herpes simplex hepatitis | 1 |
Thrombophlebitis of sigmoid sinus | 1 |
Atypical trigeminal neuralgia | 1 |
Bifid tongue | 1 |
Airway obstruction | 1 |
Cerebral abscess | 1 |
Tetanus infection | 1 |
