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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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Life Threatening Complications of Odontogenic Infections

, 2022
Odontogenic infections are infections that originate from the dental pulp or the periodontium and they have the potential to distant spread into deeper structures.
Roshanak Sadat, Hedayatmofidi
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis caused by Streptococcus constellatus-associated Lemierre syndrome presenting as an isolated abducens nerve palsy

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020
Purpose: To describe a patient with Streptococcus constellatus-associated Lemierre syndrome complicated by eventual cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) that manifested as an isolated abducens nerve palsy.
Landon J. Rohowetz, Sean M. Gratton, Daniel Dansdill, Cory J. Miller, Sarah Dubin   +4 more
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Rare brain and pulmonary abscesses caused by oral pathogens started with acute gastroenteritis diagnosed by metagenome next-generation sequencing: A case report and literature review

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
Odontogenic brain and pulmonary abscesses are extremely rare infectious diseases. It is mainly caused by the upward or downward transmission of local infection or blood-borne spread.
Minhua Chen, Zhiyi Lai, Mingjun Cheng, Tianyu Liang, Zongbin Lin   +4 more
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Infratemporal Space Infection Following Maxillary Third Molar Extraction in an Uncontrolled Diabetic Patient

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects, 2012
Infratemporal space infection is a rare but serious sequel of odontogenic infection. The diagnosis is difficult due to non specific signs and symptoms.
Ali Hossein Mesgarzadeh, Mohammad Ali Ghavimi, Gulşen Gok, Afsaneh Zarghami   +3 more
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A retrospective study on odontogenic and non-odontogenic medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: Potential differences in clinical features and treatment outcomes

Journal of Dental Sciences
Background/purpose: Local infections, such as periodontal disease or apical lesions, and invasive dental procedures, such as tooth extraction, are thought to trigger medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) development.
Mizuho Ohnuma, Mitsunobu Otsuru, Keisuke Omori, Kota Morishita, Saki Hayashida, Sakiko Soutome, Kei-ichiro Miura, Masahiro Umeda, Tomohiro Yamada   +8 more
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Etiology of Deep Neck Infection and Determination of their Predisposing Factors and Microbial Pattern

Update Dental College Journal, 2017
Deep neck infection is an infection in the potential spaces and fascial planes of either with abscess formation or cellulitis .However some of may still result in fatal complications.
Farjana Sultana, Mohiuddin Ahmed, Md Rezaul Karim, Mokerrom Hassan   +3 more
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Complications and Clinical Outcomes Following Modified Endoscopic Denker's With Pyriform Aperture Preservation: A Prospective Analysis

International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The modified endoscopic Denker's (MED) approach provides access to all maxillary sinus (MS) walls for resection of various MS and retromaxillary pathologies, but the anteromedial maxilla has historically been resected. This study determined complication rates and outcomes following MED with pyriform aperture (PA) preservation ...
Yasser Almansour, Lane Donaldson, Khaled Kashlan, Swapna Vemuri, Jun Jin, John R. Craig   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Odontogenic necrotizing soft tissue infection of the scalp: A case report

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases, 2020
Background: Necrotizing soft tissue infections are uncommon bacterial infections characterized by necrosis of fascia and subcutaneous tissue. While rarely occurring in the head and neck, they most often spread inferiorly when associated with an ...
Mohamed El-Rabbany, Jabir Alhumaid, Oscar Dalmao, Karl Cuddy   +3 more
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Osteomyelitis of the Jaw in COVID-19 Patients: A Rare Condition With a High Risk for Severe Complications

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
Osteomyelitis of the jaw is an uncommon infection that arises from the flora of the oral cavity or sinuses and affects immunocompromised and polymorbid patients. Treatment includes surgical debridement and long regiments of broad-spectrum antibiotics. We
Ana Kvolik Pavić, Ana Kvolik Pavić, Vedran Zubčić, Vedran Zubčić   +3 more
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