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Research Paper | Otorhinolaryngology | India | Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023

A Clinical Profile of Patients with Deep Neck Space Infection - A Prospective Study

Dr. Anuja Lonkar | Dr. Bhaggyashri Bokare

Abstract: Deep Neck Space Infections considered to be challenging problem due to its complex anatomy, proximity to other neurovascular structures and communication of one space to other. It thus needs focused clinical, radiological & pathological correlation for accurate and early diagnosis and planning treatment strategy. This prospective study was carried out with 88 patients in tertiary care hospital, Central India from July 2020 to July 2022. Data was collected and analysed. Management depended on diagnosis, culture specific antibiotics to surgical drainage of abscess. AIM of this research is to study clinical profile, radiological investigations, microbiological profile, management and prognosis of patients with deep neck space infections undertaken at tertiary care centre.

Keywords: Deep neck space infection, Odontogenic infection, Diabetes mellitus

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023,

Pages: 869 - 873