A study of deep space infections of neck
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20164813Keywords:
Deep neck spaces infection, Morbidity, Life risk, Incision & drainage, Culture of pus, Antibiotic therapyAbstract
Background: The objective of the study was to analyse the signs and symptoms, etiology, site and outcome of deep space infections of neck.
Methods: This was retrospective study and included 50 patients admitted with deep neck space infections to Government Mc Gann teaching hospital SIMS, Shimoga, Karnataka, India between January 2009 – January 2015.
Results: The extreme age group, high virulence of organism, underlying clinical conditions, low socioeconomic groups are vulnerable for above infections. Mortality in 3 cases was due to mediastinitis and extended space infection.
Conclusions: Deep neck space infection is still a challenging disease in otorhinolaryngology. Early surgical drainage remains the main method of treating deep neck abscesses and conservative medical treatment are effective in selective cases that have minimal cellulitis.
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