A Clinical Study on Deep Neck Infection

Mixed Pyolaryngocele: A Rare Case of Deep Neck Infection

Introduction: Pyolaryngocele is a very rare and serious complication of laryngocele. It can present as deep neck space infection and mislead the diagnosis. Our aim is to bring this unusual entity to the attention of surgeons and describe its clinical features. Case Report: We report a case of a 45-year-old male patient with a five-week history of neck swelling, dysphonia, dyspnea and odynophagi...

Predisposing Factors for the Complications of Deep Neck Infection

Deep Neck Space Infections: A Study of 76 Cases

Introduction: Deep neck space infections (DNSI) are serious diseases that involve several spaces in the neck. The common primary sources of DNSI are dental infections, tonsillar and salivary gland infections, malignancies, and foreign bodies. With widespread use of antibiotics, the prevalence of DNSI has been reduced. Common complications of DNSI include airway obstruction, jugular vein thrombo...

Predisposing Factors for the Complications of Deep Neck Infection

Introduction: Cerumen is known as ear wax, produced regularly by cerumen and lipid secretary glands. Regarding the effect of Mazandaran province's humid weather on the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms, this study was performed to determine the bacterial flora of the ear in patients with acute otitis externa and its comparison with healthy subjects. Materials and Methods: In this case-...

Clinical and epidemiological profile of deep neck space infections: A retrospective study in Hamadan, Western Iran, during 2008-2013

Background: The diagnosis of deep neck space infection (DNSI) is difficult due to lack of common clinical symptoms and signs and covering of deep seated infections by regular tissues of neck. There is no evidence of clinical and epidemiological profile of deep neck space infections in western Iran. This study was designed to analyze demographic features, clinical presentations, and outcomes of ...