A Re-evaluation of the Role of Tracheostomy in Ludwig's Angina

Overview

Journal J Oral Maxillofac Surg

Specialties Dentistry
General Surgery

Date 1985 Jun 1

PMID 3858480

Citations 6

Authors

D Allen

T E Loughnan

R A Ord

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Abstract

Ten cases of Ludwig's angina that required surgical decompression in addition to intravenous antibiotic therapy are reviewed. The vocal cords were visualized in all ten patients following deep inhalational anesthesia to relieve trismus. Only one case required tracheostomy, which has previously been recommended as the treatment of choice for airway management; the other nine were intubated under direct vision.

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