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International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2010 This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of Ludwig's ...
Kamayangi, Olivia
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The Role of the Mylohyoid Line in the Spread of Mandibular Odontogenic Deep Neck Infection [PDF]
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.Introduction: Although mandibular odontogenic deep neck infections are occasionally fatal, the transmission pathway has not been elucidated. Materials and Methods: This multicenter retrospective study was comprised of the patients of both sexes who were ...
Akashi, Masaya +14 more
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Emergency Medicine Journal, 2004 The case is described of an occurrence of Ludwig's angina with advanced stage of the disease with progressive and rapid airway compromise and fatal consequence. A review of the literature is undertaken to gain a better understanding of the disease, and gives the opportunity for presenting a summary of the key issues regarding this dreaded disease ...
K, Saifeldeen, R, Evans
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European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2022 Ludwig’s angina is a bacterial infection of the tongue and floor of the mouth. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Treatment includes IV antibiotics and, in some cases, surgical intervention. In this report, we describe a case with an unusual presentation.
Jesus Romero +7 more
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Cureus, 2017 Ludwig's angina is a diffuse cellulitis in the submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces, characterized by its propensity to spread rapidly to the surrounding tissues. Early recognition and treatment for Ludwig's angina are of paramount importance due to the myriad of complications that can occur in association with Ludwig's angina.
Pak, Stella +4 more
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of emergency care practitioners in the management of common dental emergencies in the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal. [PDF]
, 2022 It is essential to provide timeous and appropriate treatment in cases of dental emergencies. First responders such as Emergency Care Practitioners (ECPs) usually provide this prehospital care.
Moodley, Ilana +2 more
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Ludwig’s Angina: The Original Angina [PDF]
Case Reports in Surgery, 2013 Ludwig’s angina was first detailed by the German surgeon Wilhelm Friedrich von Ludwig in 1836. We present a case which needed awake fibreoptic intubation due to severe trismus and a prolonged period intubated in the Intensive Care Unit after incision and drainage of neck spaces and removal of his lower wisdom teeth.
Karim Kassam +2 more
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Ceftriaxone or HIV associated angio-oedema? Case report [PDF]
, 2005 Angio-oedema may be hereditary or acquired and is characterised by episodes of potentially life threatening localised tissue oedema and swelling resulting from deficiency of compliment pathway C1 esterase inhibitor.
Macharia, William +4 more
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Ludwig's angina and ketoacidosis as a first manifestation of diabetes mellitus [PDF]
, 2010 Ludwig?s angina is a serious and rapidly progressive infectious process that spreads through the floor of the mouth and neck. In this paper we present an infrequent case of a patient who suffered an odontogenic infection with poor response to the ...
Fernández Hinojosa, Esteban +3 more
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Ludwig’s angina: an analysis of sixteen cases in a suburban Nigerian tertiary facility. [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: To document the prevalence and management of Ludwig’s angina in a suburban population. Methods: All consecutive cases of Ludwig’s angina seen and managed at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Nigeria between 1988 and ...
Ndukwe, K, Oginni, F, Ugboko, V
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