Two cases presenting thoracic complications of deep neck infection

M. S. Yeoum; T. H. Kim; D. Y. Kim; S. J. Jung; C. B. Lee; H. J. Lee; J. H. Lee; H. Y. Kim; Y. S. Park; M. R. Kim; J. H. Chang

doi:10.4046/trd.2000.48.4.543

Two cases presenting thoracic complications of deep neck infection

M. S. Yeoum, T. H. Kim, D. Y. Kim, S. J. Jung, C. B. Lee, H. J. Lee, J. H. Lee, H. Y. Kim, Y. S. Park, M. R. Kim, J. H. Chang

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Abstract

The incidence of deep neck infection has been reduced by modern antibiotic therapy. Life-threatening deep neck infection of odontogenic or upper airway origin may extend to the thorax. Early diagnosis, administration of the potent antibiotics, and complete debridement and drainage are essential to improve the chances for survival in these very ill patients. We report two cases of deep neck infection which were complicated by thoracic infection such as mediastinitis, pericarditis, and empyema as a result of descending infection.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	543-549
Number of pages	7
Journal	Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Volume	48
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2000.48.4.543
State	Published - 2000

Keywords

Deep neck infection
Mediastinitis
Thoracic complication

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Two cases presenting thoracic complications of deep neck infection

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