2018
DOI: 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20183701
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A study of deep neck spaces infection in present era at tertiary care teaching hospital

Abstract: <p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Deep neck spaces infection is a common challenging condition for otolaryngologist in day to day practice even after availability of higher antibiotics. It may leads to considerable morbidity and complications. The aim of the study was to find out prevalence, predisposing factors and changing trend of deep neck spaces infection in this broad spectrum antibiotics era.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This p… Show more

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“…The spread of infection could occur by continuation, lymphatic or hematogenous. 1,2 Several studies find submandibular abscess is a common form of deep neck abscess with prevalence 37.5% -57.5% among all form. 1,3,4 Meanwhile, at Department of Otorhinolaryngology Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang in 2019, the prevalence of submandibular abscess patient was 56.5% and odontogenic was the only cause.…”
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“…The spread of infection could occur by continuation, lymphatic or hematogenous. 1,2 Several studies find submandibular abscess is a common form of deep neck abscess with prevalence 37.5% -57.5% among all form. 1,3,4 Meanwhile, at Department of Otorhinolaryngology Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang in 2019, the prevalence of submandibular abscess patient was 56.5% and odontogenic was the only cause.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1,2 Several studies find submandibular abscess is a common form of deep neck abscess with prevalence 37.5% -57.5% among all form. 1,3,4 Meanwhile, at Department of Otorhinolaryngology Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang in 2019, the prevalence of submandibular abscess patient was 56.5% and odontogenic was the only cause. 5 Deep neck abscess is associated with fatal complication such as upper airway obstruction, cervical necrotizing fasciitis, mediastinitis, sepsis, et cetera which could cause mortality rate almost 50% despite adequate antibiotics and aggressive surgical therapy.…”
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