Review of Paediatric Deep Neck Space Infection

Bilateral deep neck space infection in the paediatric age group: a case report and review of the literature

Deep neck space infections can occur at any age but require more intimate management in the paediatric age group because of their rapidly progressive nature. Concurrent abscess in distinct neck spaces has rarely been reported in healthy children. Herewith, a rare case of bilateral neck abscess is reported in a 16-month-old female and the clinical presentation and management are discussed with a...

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...

Deep neck infection. Review of 286 cases.

INTRODUCTION Deep neck infections (DNI) are potentially lethal processes and are susceptible to severe complications. This study shows an increment of the incidence and investigated the cause. More than 30% of cases are idiopathic, but they are commonly related to a dental or oropharyngeal infection. MATERIAL AND METHODS We present 286 consecutive cases in a retrospective 11-year study. We an...

Deep Neck Infection: Review of 286 Cases

Predisposing Factors for the Complications of Deep Neck Infection