Analysis of 20 cases of patients with diabetes merged oral and maxillofacial space infection

Abstract

Objective To discuss the methods of treating diabetes merged oral and maxillofacial space infec-tion and their effects. Methods Clinical data of 20 patients with diabetes merged oral and maxillofacial space infec-tion were retrosepectively analyzed. Results All 20 cases of patients with diabetes merged oral and maxillofacial space infection were cured. The mean length of treatment was(18.4±2.8)days. There were 20 cases of positive results of bacterial culture, the positive rate was 100%, and there were 15 cases of streptococcal infection,4 cases of klebsiella pneumoniae infection,1 case of candida albicans infection. 20 cases of patients was given incision and drainage,4 cases given incision of trachea. Conclusion It was easier for patients with diabetes having maxillofacial space infection, and more serious illness, more difficult for treating. Local infection should be treated, and systemic conditions should be improved as well. The risks of occurrence of serious complications should be reduced. Key words: Diabetes; Infection; Comprehensive modality therapy