Management of Ludwig’s angina. When is surgery necessary? [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Investigative Surgery, 2020 Deep neck space infections are of great risk for patients considering even death in certain cases. Collection of purulent secretions that can accumulate in a particular region of the neck is due to the anatomy of the deep neck fascia, muscles of the neck
Oașă, Irina Doinița +6 more
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Ludwig's angina in children – Case report
MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences, 2014 Ludwig's angina is a potentially life-threatening, rapidly spreading, bilateral cellulitis of the submandibular spaces. It uncommonly occurs in adults and children and its early recognition is paramount especially in children due respiratory obstruction ...
Chiyadu Padmini +2 more
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Handheld Bedside POCUS in the Evaluation of Neck Swelling: A Case of Ludwig\u27s Angina [PDF]
, 2023 Ludwig\u27s angina is a rare and life threatening cellulitic infection, first described by German physician, Wilhelm Frederick Von Ludwig in 1836, as a gangrenous infection of the soft tissue floor of the mouth and neck.
Espinosa, James +4 more
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The management of septic shock and Ludwig’s angina: A case report of a life-threatening condition
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2020 Ludwig’s angina is a high severity infection because of the risk of airway obstruction due to the rapid spread of the abscess into the deeper spaces. Therefore, performing the correct treatment is one of the keys to a successful result.
Endang Sjamsudin +3 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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Complicated Odontogenic Infections at 2 District Hospitals in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone:Protocol for a Prospective Observational Cohort Study (DELAY) [PDF]
, 2021 BACKGROUND: Deficits in global oral health care are paramount, and complications of odontogenic infections constitute a considerable global health problem, particularly in low-income countries.
Bache, Emmanuel B. +13 more
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Ludwig’s angina: A diagnostic and surgical priority
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020 Ludwig’s angina has been known for two centuries as a rapidly and frequently fatal progressive gangrenous cellulitis or necrotizing fasciitis of the neck and the floor of the mouth. The management of the usually young patients affected requires a trained
Maxime Vallée +7 more
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Angina Ludwig Pada Pasien Laki-laki Dewasa Muda Karena Infeksi Odontogen [PDF]
, 2013 Latar Belakang. Angina Ludwig merupakan selulitis diffusa yang potensial mengancam nyawa yang mengenai dasar mulut dan region submandibular bilateral dan menyebabkan obstruksi progresif dari jalan nafas.
Mahaputri, A. R. (Ayu)
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A Systematic Review of Case Reports of Spontaneous Retropharyngeal Hematoma
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2025.Spontaneous retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare diagnosis that can present in patients with vague symptoms including swallowing dysfunction or neck discomfort. This review aims to describe the presentation, predisposing factors, and management of SRH cases to better understand the clinical course and guide strategies for identifying and managing this ...
Ashton L. Rogers +6 more
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Prevalência das complicações em decorrência de infecções odontogênicas em espaços fasciais: uma revisão sistemática e metanálise [PDF]
, 2023 TCC (graduação) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Odontologia.O objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão sistemática (RS) e metanálise da prevalência das complicações de infecções odontogênicas (IO) em ...
Hillesheim, Leonardo
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