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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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
Karim Kassam +2 more
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Ludwig’s angina in a child: a case report and literature review
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2023 Background Ludwig’s angina is a diffuse cellulitis in the sub-mandibular space, which extends to the sublingual space. It is an emergency that often occurs in adults as a complication of oral infections.
Othmane Benhoummad +4 more
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An Unusual Presentation of Ludwig’s Angina Complicated by Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2012 Ludwig’s angina can seldom be complicated by necrotizing fasciitis. Due to the rapidly progressing nature of this infection and the potential for airway compromise and death, it is important to be aware of different ways in which this disease process can
Kristelle Chueng +4 more
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Successful Management of Ludwig’s Angina due to Dental Implant Displacement: A Rare Case Report
Case Reports in Dentistry, 2020 Dental implant surgery is a common procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery practices. Extensive training, skill, and experience allow this procedure to be performed with an atraumatic approach, but like any surgical technique, it is subject to ...
Lincoln Lara Cardoso +5 more
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Ludwig’s Angina During Pregnancy-A Case Report
Indian Journal of Dental ResearchPregnancy is accompanied by several physiological changes such as altered salivary flow rate, mucosal immunity and altered microbial flora. This may predispose pregnant women to oral health problems.
Varsha Christy Rani Balaji, K Vani
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Ludwig's Angina and Treatment Considerations in the COVID-19 Pandemic. [PDF]
HCA Healthc J Med, 2023 INTRODUCTION: Ludwig’s angina is a type of severe cellulitis that spreads rapidly and carries a significant risk of airway compromise. Previous complications with COVID-19 are poorly described within the literature.
Niu K, Tohidi H, Khan H, Kitsis P.
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A Fatal Outcome of Ludwig’s Angina and Necrotizing Fasciitis Following Traditional Tooth Extraction
International Medical Case Reports JournalAbdullahi Abdiaziz Abukar,1 Mihret Adane Woldemichael,1 Elizabeth Vargas Escalante,1 Brian Agaba,1 Yanurkis Duranones Rosales2 1Department of Ear, Nose & Throat, Kampala International University-Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi, Uganda; 2Department of Oral ...
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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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Sublingual Hematoma Secondary to Mandibular Trauma Mimicking Ludwig’s Angina: A Clinical Conundrum [PDF]
Background Sublingual hematoma, or pseudo-Ludwig’s angina, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that mimics Ludwig’s angina. Prompt differentiation between hemorrhagic and infectious etiologies of floor of mouth swelling is crucial for ...
MOHAMMAD, ADAM +2 more
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