Ludwig's angina--a case report.
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Ludwig's angina is a potentially lethal oro-facial cellulitis due to oro-dental infection. The aetiology and management of a case of Ludwig's angina are briefly discussed.
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Ludwig's angina and airway considerations: a case report
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology
دوره 1 5 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 1948