Ludwig's angina: report of seven cases and review of current concepts in management.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 28(3): 189-93, 1990 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-2135660
ABSTRACT
Ludwig's angina is a rare type of facial infection, which formerly invariably was fatal, but now, with adequate surgical and antibiotic treatment, has a much reduced mortality. Seven cases, two of which were fatal, were managed at the University of Benin Dental Hospital, Nigeria between 1981 and 1986. In five cases large doses of antibiotics, incision and drainage and extraction of involved teeth, proved to be effective therapy without the need for tracheostomy. In the two fatal cases, death was associated with inadequate antibiotic therapy.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Angina de Ludwig
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Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
Año:
1990
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Nigeria