Aetiological and pathological factors for deep neck infections - a study in a tertiary hospital

Auhtor: MM Hoque, MM Anwar, KK U, PK Chowdhury, MA Islam

Abstract:

Background: Deep neck infections are mostly caused by odontogenic and upper airway infections. Delays in diagnosis and treatment as well as immunosuppression may lead to life threatening complications. Aims of the study: To evaluate the aetiological and pathological factors responsible for different deep neck space infections. Methods: This is a cross sectional observational study. All consecutive 100 admitted cases (male 62, female 38) of ENT ward of Chittagong Medical College Hospital from January 2015 to June 2015 (six months) were selected for this study.

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