A clinical prediction score to determine surgical drainage of deep neck infection: A retrospective case-control study

Abstract

Our clinical prediction scoring system can predict whether drainage is successful in patients with DNI.

Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in deep neck infections: an analysis of 74 consecutive patients

“…Cordesmeyer reported 63, Shimizu 123, Pascual 330, Adovica 263, and Ban 97 patients. 2 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 There were 74 patients in our study, 37 males and 37 females. The ages of the patients ranged from 1 to 69 and the mean age was 31.34 years.…”

“…In the Ban study, tracheotomy was performed in 32 (32.9%) patients. 28 Crespo stated that the rate of tracheotomy was 9.2%, the complication rate was 26.1% and the mortality rate was 7.6% (102). Complications were seen in 3 (4%) patients in our study.…”

Spontaneous Drainage of Large Parapharyngeal Abscess

“…Contrast computed tomography is the exam of choice for the diagnosis of cervical abscesses [15]. However, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultrasound and some laboratory tests, such as blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, and culture for bacterial growth can also help in the diagnosis and in the choice of an appropriate therapeutic strategy [16].…”

Abscesos profundos del cuello. Estudio retrospectivo de cinco años

“…Establecen variables como PCR >41.25 mg/L, realce de anillo periférico en el TC, velocidad de sedimentación globular >56.5 mm/h, y ratio neutrófilos / linfocitos >8.02. En el caso de que haya tres o más presentes, estaría recomendado el drenaje quirúrgico [8].…”