Management of Deep Neck Space Infections: A Large Tertiary Center Experience.
abscess
deep neck space infection
dni
head and neck
infection
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2023
Feb 2023
Historique:
accepted:
14
02
2023
entrez:
20
3
2023
pubmed:
21
3
2023
medline:
21
3
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Deep neck space infections (DNIs) represent serious bacterial infections affecting the deep cervical space and fascial planes of the neck. This study aims to describe our clinical and surgical experience in the management of DNIs, emphasizing the importance of appropriate imaging in the diagnostic setting and the role of the multidisciplinary approach according to the severity of the infection. In this retrospective study, we describe 85 patients affected by DNIs coming to the Otolaryngology department observation from the Emergency Room of San Camillo Forlanini Hospital in Rome from January 2006 to December 2021 and treated both by pharmacological and surgical therapy. 54 patients (64%) were male, and 31 (36%) were female, with a mean age of 50.5 years. The most common cause of DNI was odontogenic, accounting for 70% of all collected cases. In 68 patients (80% of all cases), the surgical approach consisted of an extended unilateral cervicotomy, whereas in 17 patients (20% of all cases), a bilateral cervicotomy was performed. Surgical revision was required in 15 cases (18%). A tracheostomy was necessary in seven cases. The overall survival rate was 96.5%. DNI represents a serious and life-threatening condition, remaining a constant challenge for the head and neck surgeon. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography is critical for therapeutic planning, which requires both a surgical approach and antibiotic therapy. Surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible. In severe cases, the multidisciplinary approach is advisable.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36938157
doi: 10.7759/cureus.34974
pmc: PMC10019553
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e34974Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Loperfido et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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