Lemierre's syndrome is the classical presentation of human necrobacillosis. It is
characterized by a primary infection in the head in a young, previously healthy person who …

Background The vast majority of patients with peritonsillar abscess (PTA) recover
uneventfully on abscess drainage and antibiotic therapy. However, occasionally patient´ s …

Life-threatening infections of odontogenic or upper airway origin may extend to potential
spaces formed by fascial planes of the lower head and upper cervical area. Complications …

Descending cervical mediastinitis is an uncommonly reported presentation of infection
originating in the head or neck and descending into the mediastinum, which is fraught with …

Objective: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a primary complication of cervical
or odontogenical infections that can spread to the mediastinum through the anatomic …

Periapical lucencies are often seen incidentally at head and neck imaging studies
performed for indications not related to the teeth. These lesions are, however, occasionally …

Background. Descending necrotizing mediastinitis requires an early and aggressive surgical
approach to reduce the high morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. The …

PURPOSE: Descending necrotizing anterior mediastinitis (DNAM) is a severe infectious
disease with a very high mortality rate. The aim of this study was to define the impact of …

Esophageal foreign body-induced esophageal perforation is a lethal complication and its
treatment very complex. We had reviewed 1,428 patients with esophageal foreign body, who …

Discussion This case demonstrates the potentially catastrophic consequences of
odontogenic infections. The patient, while elderly, was in good health and had an active …