In:
Acta Medica Martiniana, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 13, No. 3 ( 2014-02-25), p. 28-32
Abstract:
Deep neck infection is an infection in the potential space and fascial planes of the neck, either with abscess formation
or cellulitis. Cervical fascias create space and plane, which define and limit the spread of infection. Danger space is the area of thin connective tissue extending from the skull base down to the diaphragm. This space is enclosed
on all sides, therefore inflammation in this area arises from penetration and spreads of infection from surrounding structures. This risk is in the rapid spread of infection in the chest, due to the low resistance of thin connective
tissue. Formation of the descending necrotizing mediastinitis is the most common and most feared complication of danger space.
Authors describe a case of extensive dental infection that despite intensive surgical and antibiotic treatement spread to other anatomical areas and caused descending necrotizing mediastinitis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1335-8421
DOI:
10.2478/acm-2013-0020
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2014
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2558614-2
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