What is it about?
This study gives clear, expert-backed advice to doctors on how to diagnose and treat serious damage to the nose and face caused by snorting cocaine. It includes what to check for, how to manage complications, and when to consider surgery.
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Why is it important?
Cocaine recreational use is common and the damage it causes inside the nose can be hard to identify and treat. Until now, there were no standard guidelines. This consensus helps doctors make better decisions and improves care for affected patients.
Perspectives
As young specialists from around the world, we saw patients with these problems often confused for other diseases and others whose follow-up becomes extremely complex. We created this guide to fill the gap and support colleagues in managing complex cases with more confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Dr alberto maria saibene
Universita degli Studi di Milano
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This page is a summary of: Comprehensive Management of Cocaine-Induced Midline Destructive Lesions: A Young-IfOS Consensus, Journal of Personalized Medicine, June 2025, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/jpm15060231.
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