OEvaluation of Ultrasonography as a Diagnostic Tool in Maxillofacial Space Infections

Pandey, Praveen Kumar; Umarani, M.; Kotrashetti, S.M.; Baliga, Shridhar D.

doi:10.5037/jomr.2011.2404

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“…[4] Similar views are also held by Pandey, et al ., although they used USG mainly for diagnosis of only five SMS abscesses. [8] The very high success rate (91%) of present study also support the findings of previous authors.…”

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Ultrasound guided drainage of submasseteric space abscesses

Gudi

Sarvadnya

Hallur

et al. 2013

Ann Maxillofac Surg

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Background and Objectives:The objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of ultrasound guided surgical drainage in submasseteric space abscess of odontogenic origin without incision.Materials and Methods:Eleven patients (4 males and 7 females) aged 18 to 36 years were included in this study. Each patient had clinically and radiologically diagnosed submasseteric space abscesses of odontogenic origin. All the patients underwent ultrasound guided drainage by using 5.7 MHz B-mode, gray scale, ultrasound scanner. The aspirated pus was sent for microbiological culture and sensitivity tests. All the patients were given a prescription of antibiotics like Amoxicillin with Clavulanate in a dose of 625 mg 8 hourly daily, Metronidazole 400 mg 8 h daily and analgesic Diclofenac potassium in a dose of 50 mg 8 h daily. Infection was considered resolving when the following criteria were met like ceased or minimal drainage.Results:There was successful resolution of abscess in 10 cases, 1 case underwent incision and drainage because of spread of infection to other spaces.Conclusion:This study on 11 cases supported ultrasonography as an intraoperative aid in the assessment of the abscess cavity and its real-time imaging facility will help in the location and drainage of the abscess cavity effectively. It avoids large, unsightly, postoperative facial scars and often eliminates the need of general anesthesia and hospitalization.

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Ultrasound guided drainage of submasseteric space abscesses

Gudi

Sarvadnya

Hallur

et al. 2013

Ann Maxillofac Surg

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“…Moreover, the use of cone beam CT has demonstrated a higher sensitivity in detecting SCC invasion into the bone than traditional CT, albeit with lower specificity [10]. Other imaging modalities may include an ultrasound of the neck and face, to rule out underlying fluid collections suggestive of a localized abscess [11]. A recent study showed that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed better than CT at initially diagnosing odontogenic infections especially when delineating the soft tissue boundaries [12].…”

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An Unusual Case of Mandibular Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Intimacy with an Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Cheung

Afif

Bullock

et al. 2019

Case Reports in Surgery

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Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common head and neck malignancy. It can occur in the mandible or maxilla without a preexisting oral mucosal lesion. Often, the clinical and radiographic presentation of SCC directs the clinician to favour malignancy over other pathological conditions. However, SCC may also mimic an infectious condition and therefore can pose a diagnostic challenge even for the most experienced clinicians. Herein, we report a case of mandibular squamous cell carcinoma in a 53-year-old male who presented with symptoms of right facial swelling, trismus, pain, and right-sided lip paresthesia. The patient underwent a surgical removal of the presumed infected third molar of the right mandible, but histopathological analysis of the associated soft tissue unexpectedly yielded squamous cell carcinoma. Given the biopsy-proven diagnosis, the patient received a mandibular resection of the tumor followed by primary reconstruction with a fibular free flap. Patients presenting with symptoms mimicking odontogenic infections should receive vigilant attention by clinicians with regard to the disease history, clinical signs, radiographic evidence, and decision for histopathological analysis. This is especially true in the context of impacted dentition, where malignancy must be considered when formulating a differential diagnosis.

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“…fluid aspiration from a fluid occupied space). Ultrasound images were effective in assessing the size and locations of abscess cavities, including predicting the quantity of pus in the cavities [18, 19]. …”

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An Inventory of Current Available Ultrasound Devices for Dental Use

Tina

Johan²

2015

TODENTJ

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Objective : The first aim of the study was to make an inventory of the currently available ultrasound imaging devices on the market. The second aim was to identify portable ultrasound devices which could be used in general dental offices to image salivary glands, masticatory muscles and lymph nodes. Material and Methods : A list of ultrasound devices was collected from 11 international and American manufacturers using company websites and ultrasound retailer’s websites using the search engine Google®. Results : A total of 86 ultrasound machines from 11 different manufacturers were identified, of which only 14 devices are portable. Transducers are usually transferrable between devices of the same brand, and the non-portable machines have multiple transducer ports (three or four), while portable machines typically have only one or two ports. Portable machine weights range from 10 to 20 pounds, and often resemble large laptops, which are convenient to carry and take up minimal space in clinics. Conclusion : Some manufacturers provide portable and non-portable ultrasound devices. The first ones could be valuable in dental settings, as they can easily be moved around in the office.

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OEvaluation of Ultrasonography as a Diagnostic Tool in Maxillofacial Space Infections

Cited by 13 publications

References 15 publications

Ultrasound guided drainage of submasseteric space abscesses

Ultrasound guided drainage of submasseteric space abscesses

An Unusual Case of Mandibular Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Intimacy with an Impacted Wisdom Tooth

An Inventory of Current Available Ultrasound Devices for Dental Use

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