Recognizing and Treating Deep Neck Infection

Overview

Journal Postgrad Med

Publisher Informa Healthcare

Specialty General Medicine

Date 1976 Jun 1

PMID 934960

Citations 4

Authors

J T Johnson

H M Tucker

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Abstract

Deep neck infection has ominous implications if not detected and treated in an early stage. The anatomic relationships of head and neck spaces encourage spread of infection. Immediate hospitalization and constant monitoring of the patient after diagnosis are mandatory.

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