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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.
Jesus Romero +7 more
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The management of septic shock and Ludwig’s angina: A case report of a life-threatening condition [PDF]
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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Necrotizing fasciitis in association with Ludwig’s angina – A case report [PDF]
Saudi Dental Journal, 2011 A 28 year old male diabetic patient developed Ludwig’s angina which subsequently evolved into cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis. The differential characteristic of Ludwig’s angina and cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis, as it relates to this rare ...
A.M. Kavarodi
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Laryngospasm Complicating Awake Nasal Intubation in Ludwig's Angina
Clinical Case ReportsA 64‐year‐old man with Ludwig's angina developed laryngospasm during awake fiberoptic intubation despite mild supraglottic edema. Paralysis restored ventilation and allowed successful intubation.
Sara Onuki +2 more
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Ludwig's Angina in a 6‐Year‐Old Child: Case Report
Clinical Case ReportsLudwig's angina is a rare but potentially fatal cellulitis that affects the submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces, typically triggered by dental infections.
Negarin Akbari +3 more
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Ludwig’s angina, a rare complication of mandibular fractures [PDF]
Journal of International Medical Research, 2019 Traumas are a major problem worldwide. A considerable proportion of traumas are located in the cephalic extremity. Neglect of these disorders by patients or those responsible for patient management may result in particularly serious consequences.
Mihai Juncar +2 more
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Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy for Ludwig’s Angina: A Case Series [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2017 Summary:. Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a well-established therapeutic approach for various complex wound classes. There is currently limited information on the use of NPWT for the scope of head and neck wounds.
Nainika Nanda, BA +2 more
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Pseudo-Ludwig’s angina: spontaneous sublingual haematoma elicited by warfarin [PDF]
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal MedicineSpontaneous bleeding into the upper airways is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of chronic anticoagulation. There are scarce cases in the literature demonstrating upper airway haematomas secondary to warfarin use, which is the ...
Nagihan Orhun +4 more
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Ludwig's angina: An alarming radiology challenge
Radiology Case Reports, 2022 Ludwig's angina is a cellulitis that affects the submandibular, sublingual, and submental regions, fast-spreading along the fascial plane. Ludwig's angina has been classified as a fast-moving, frequently fatal gangrenous cellulitis or necrotizing ...
Feredy Gunawan, MD +1 more
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Airway management in Ludwig's angina - a challenge: case report
Revista Brasileira de Anestesiologia, 2017 Background Ludwig's angina (LA) is an infection of the submandibular space, first described by Wilhelm Frederick von Ludwig in 1836. It represents an entity difficult to manage due to the rapid progression and difficulty in maintaining airway patency, a ...
Roberto Taboada Fellini +4 more
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