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.
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Facial Cellulitis Mimicking Ludwig’s Angina in a Patient with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia on Dasatinib Therapy [PDF]
Infectious Disease ReportsBackground: Immunosuppressed patients are at an increased risk for developing odontogenic and orofacial infections, which can present with atypical processes and features that may mimic rare but life-threatening infections such as Ludwig’s angina ...
Nicole Liang +4 more
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Ludwig’s angina in Somalia: clinical characteristics, emergency management, and outcomes from a tertiary academic referral center [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground and objectives Ludwig’s angina is a rapidly progressive cellulitis involving the submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces bilaterally that can swiftly compromise the airway.
Abdullahi Ahmed Ahmed +4 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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Successful Nonsurgical Resolution of Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis: A Case-Based Illustration of Clinical Management. [PDF]
Case Rep Infect DisBackground Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a relatively uncommon complication of deep neck infections. However, with inappropriate use of antibiotics, steroids, or underlying medical problems such as immunocompromised conditions, this type of infection can become life‐threatening.
Lami FA, Bengheshir A, Abdelhamid MHM.
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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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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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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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