| Diagnosis and management decisions in infections of the deep fascial spaces of the head and neck utilizing computerized tomography. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7087623 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Infections of the deep spaces of the head and neck may still result in major consequences despite the advent of antibiotics. Abscesses in these areas merit special consideration by today's head and neck surgeon because of their relative rarity and the life-threatening complications that may follow inadequate treatment. Diagnosis and management decisions are enhanced by use of computerized tomography (CT) as an adjunctive study. The EMI scan may demonstrate either cellulitis of the neck requiring no surgery or a space abscess displacing the adjacent structures thus requiring surgical drainage. Anatomy of the significant fascial planes and spaces of the neck will reviewed employing CT utilizing 3 mm cuts. Specific case presentations feature early diagnosis and management. |
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Authors:
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J N Endicott; R J Nelson; C A Saraceno |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Laryngoscope Volume: 92 ISSN: 0023-852X ISO Abbreviation: Laryngoscope Publication Date: 1982 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-08-07 Completed Date: 1982-08-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8607378 Medline TA: Laryngoscope Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 630-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abscess
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radiography*,
surgery Adult Aged Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Child Drainage Female Humans Male Neck Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / radiography*, surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods* |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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