Deep neck infection: analysis of 63 cases
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- E. Evrim Ünsal Tuna; Erdem Özel; Cem Özbek; Cafer Özdem
- Source
- Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, Vol 46, Iss 2, Pp 73-77 (2008)
- Subject
- deep neck space
infection
antibiotic.
Otorhinolaryngology
RF1-547
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-7474
Objectives:Although the advent of antibiotics has reduced the overall number of deep neck infections, they still result in the life-threatening condition. The aim of this study is to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment in deep neck infections.Methods:In the years between January 2000 and October 2006 63 patients hospitalized at Department of 2. Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital with deep neck infections are enrolled.Results:There were 43 male 20 female patients. The submandibular space was the most frequent location (49%) followed by the parapharyngeal space (36%). All the patients were taken to intravenous antibiotic therapy and an additional drainage in 10 patients (16%) were also carried out. One patient was died from septicemia.Conclusion:Patients who receive an appropriate medical treatment immediately after the diagnosis of deep neck infection.