Infratemporal and temporal fossa abscess complicating dental extraction.
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چکیده
Abscess formation in the infratemporal and temporal fossae is rare. Their presentation to accident and emergency departments is unusual and consequently may cause problems with diagnosis. Once diagnosed, treatment should be aggressive with intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 15 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998