Lurking Dangers in Deep Neck Abscess Retrospective Study

Abstract

. The parameters studied were age, sex, co-morbidity and complications with management. 1-2 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The data were analyzed using chi square analysis and logistic regression analysis. 3 RESULTS: The case sheets of 85 patients were analyzed which included 67 men and 18 women. Among these, 83% had co-morbidity and 20% had dental infection. Most common space involved was submandibular space infection (Ludwig's angina). Female patients with risk factors developed complications. The therapeutic was success achieved only with empiric antibiotics in all patients without complications. Surgical procedures were lifesaving in patients with complications. 4-6 CONCLUSION: High risk patients need priority attention which includes early treatment with broad spectrum intravenous (iv) antibiotics with surgical drainage or dental extraction or with both or with or without tracheostomy. Empiric antibiotics are effective with minimal disease.