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| Turkish Archives of Otolaryngology 2008; 46(2): 73-77 Abstract |
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Deep neck infection:
analysis of 63 cases E. Evrim Unsal Tuna, Erdem Ozel, Cem Ozbek, Cafer Ozdem |
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| 2nd ENT Clinic, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey |
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| Deep neck space, infection, antibiotic |
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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. |
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| doi:10.2399/tao.07.034 |
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| Received: | December 11, 2007 | ||
| Accepted after revision: | April 21, 2008 | ||
| Correspondence: |
E. Evrim Unsal Tuna, MD 4. Cad. 26. Sok. 5/19 Ovecler, Ankara, Turkey Phone: +90 312 481 06 94 GSM: +90 532 315 51 50 e-mail: e_unsal@yahoo.com |
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Copyright © 2008 by the Turkish Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. |
