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Infection of the neck spaces: a present day complication

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

B. S. Irani ,
D. Martin-Hirsch  and
F. Lannigan
B. S. Irani*
Affiliation:
Bradford
D. Martin-Hirsch
Affiliation:
Bradford
F. Lannigan
Affiliation:
Bradford
*
Dr B. S. Irani, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BBZ 3LR.
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Abstract

Although advances in antibiotic therapy have made adult neck space infections an uncommon event, it is essential to bear them in mind when treating oro-dental and oro-pharyngeal sepsis, as they can often progress with life threatening sequelae.

Three cases of neck space infection as a consequence of dental infection, pharyngitis and peritonsillar abscess are presented. The management of a potentially compromised airway is of paramount importance in the immediate treatment of neck space sepsis.

Keywords

NeckInfectionTracheostomyIntubationendotracheal
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 5 , May 1992 , pp. 455 - 458
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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