[Necrotizing cervico-facial cellulitis of dental origin in a developing country]. / Les cellulites cervico-faciales nécrosantes d'origine dentaire dans un pays en voie de développement.
Rev Mal Respir
; 34(7): 742-748, 2017 Sep.
Article
in Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27132213
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Necrotizing cellulitis of dental origin is a serious disease and requires prompt and effective management to avoid adverse outcomes. The purpose of this work is to describe the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties encountered in this condition.METHODS:
This was a prospective study in the thoracic surgery department of Mali Hospital from January 2011 to February 2015. We collected consecutively 19 cases of complicating cervico-facial cellulitis of dental origin. The anatomical and clinical aspects, therapeutic modalities and difficulties are described.RESULTS:
Dental pain and fever were the predominant symptoms followed by cervical edema. Chest CT-scan was the basis for the diagnosis in all cases. Cervicotomy with debridement was the most performed surgical procedure. Pleural drainage was performed in 6 cases. Three patients (15.8%) died.CONCLUSION:
Necrotizing cellulitis of dental origin is a serious disease with high morbidity and mortality. The key radiological examination is the thoracic CT-scan. Early medico-surgical management by emergency care, tailored antibiotic therapy, removal of necrotizing tissues and drainage of collections are required to deliver a good outcome.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stomatognathic Diseases
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Cellulitis
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Face
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Neck
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
Fr
Journal:
Rev Mal Respir
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article