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Endoscopic Drainage of an Odontogenic Pterygoid Muscle Abscess [PDF]

Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2013
The infratemporal fossa (ITF) is a potential space bounded by bony structures that can be occupied by both benign and malignant tumors. It is also a potential area of abscess development, most commonly of dental origin. As with any abscess, the treatment of an ITF abscess is surgical drainage. We present a case of an ITF abscess involving the pterygoid
Rickul Varshney, Faisal Zawawi, Marc A. Tewfik   +2 more
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Hydrocephalus and Intracranial Hypertension by an Odontogenic Brain Abscess

Cureus, 2022
Brain abscesses are rare and severe infections with high mortality, corresponding to neurosurgical emergencies. 12% of all abscesses are caused by odontogenic etiologies, either an infectious process or a dental procedure. This paper describes a case of a patient who underwent tooth extraction, presenting days later with hydrocephalus and intracranial ...
Amorim, Rogério P, Henriques, Vinícius M, Junior, Francisco T, Reis, Vinícius G, Bulhões, Stephanie O   +4 more
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Oropharyngeal abscesses with repeated health care visits – the characteristics in patients with odontogenic and peritonsillar abscesses

Head & Face Medicine
Purpose Deep neck infection is a potentially life-threatening condition, and thus, early identification and treatment are essential. This study explored the diagnostic challenges and preceding treatment in patients with repeated healthcare contacts due ...
Hanna-Riikka Ahde, Suvi-Tuuli Vilén, Johanna Uittamo, Antti Mäkitie, Johanna Snäll, Miika Toivari   +5 more
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Odontogenic brain abscess caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis and Streptococcus constellatus: a case report and review article

Journal of Oral Microbiology
Background Odontogenic brain abscess is a rare, but potentially fatal, central nervous system infection, with insidious onset and unclear etiology.Methods This case reports a 70-year-old male patient who developed an odontogenic brain abscess secondary ...
Siyu Sun, Rui He, Shan Chen, Jing Ren, Xinrong Ma, Junying Yang   +5 more
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Hematologic and inflammatory parameters for determining severity of odontogenic infections at admission: a retrospective study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background Severe odontogenic infections in the head and neck region, especially necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) and deep neck abscess, are potentially fatal due to their delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Junya Kusumoto, Eiji Iwata, Wensu Huang, Naoki Takata, Akira Tachibana, Masaya Akashi   +5 more
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Odontogenic Pericarotid Abscess after Carotid Endarterectomy

NMC Case Report Journal, 2022
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) for internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis have specific risks. Therefore, the accurate evaluation and management of each risk factor are important, especially for patients who are at high risk for both CEA and CAS.
TAKAHARA, Kento, TAKAHASHI, Satoshi, HINO, Utaro, HORIGUCHI, Takashi, TODA, Masahiro   +4 more
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Preventable Dental Related Emergency Department Visits and Hospital Admissions: A Systematic Review of Economic Burden and Healthcare System Costs

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To systematically evaluate the economic burden of preventable dental‐related emergency department visits (PDEDV) and preventable dental‐related hospital admissions (PDHA), identify reasons for these presentations, and synthesise recommendations to reduce avoidable utilisation.
U. M. G. Sanketha Francis, Jing Jie Lai, Ruvini M. Hettiarachchi, Leah Hobbs, Anura Ariyawardana, J. L. P. Chaminda, Haitham Tuffaha   +6 more
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Ultrasonographic evaluation of fascial space infections of odontogenic origin

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, 2014
Introduction: Dental infection has plagued the human kind for as long as our species has existed. It is often difficult to diagnose the stage of infection.
Mohit Sharma, Kathikeya Patil, Mahima V Guledgud   +2 more
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Streptococcus anginosus: a stealthy villain in deep odontogenic abscesses

Odontology, 2022
AbstractOdontogenic infections (OIs) occasionally spread to deep facial and neck tissues. Our study aimed to explore the role of Streptococcus anginous group (SAG) in these severe OIs. A retrospective study of patients aged ≥ 18 years who required hospital care for acute OI was conducted.
Jussi Furuholm, Johanna Uittamo, Niina Rautaporras, Hanna Välimaa, Johanna Snäll   +4 more
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Digital Learning Meets Diagnostic Dentistry: A Mixed‐Methods Study to Evaluate Intraoral Periapical Radiograph Interpretation

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Despite increased use of e‐learning, its value in developing practical diagnostic competencies, particularly in oral radiology, remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in students' IOPAR interpretation scores and structured reporting after participation in an interactive, self‐directed e‐learning module.
Swarna Yerebairapura Math, Jia Yi Yong, Zee Hoe Teh, Preena Sidhu, Omer Sheriff Sultan, Mohd Fadzil Bin Zainal Anuar, Devarasa Murugeshappa, Camila Pacheco‐Pereira   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source