Abstract
Neck infections are a real clinical challenge, remaining at present an important health problem. Purpose: Statistical analysis of our experience with deep neck infections in the Otorhinolaryngology Department at Prof. Doutor Fernando Fonseca Hospital. Material and methods: Retrospective review of cases who were admitted as having deep neck infections, between 2001- 2011. Results: In this period 80 patients were admitted with an average age of 44 years. Odontogenic infections accounted for 83,3% of the detected causes. The average hospital stay was 8.72 days. 94% of patients were treated with double-acting antibiotics and 22.5% resorted to cervical drainage. Conclusion: Even today deep neck infections are a challenging condition, associated with a high mortality rate. Odontogenic infection is the main etiology. Early intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage are essential in the treatment of deep neck infections.
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