Purpose This study reviews our experience with deep neck space infections (DNIs) requiring
surgical intervention, including cervical necrotizing fasciitis. The aim of the study was to …

Deep neck infections present significant morbidity and mortality, particularly when
associated with predisposing factors that impair a functional immunologic response …

Background More than 90% of all infections in the head and neck region can be traced back
to an odontogenic origin. In rare cases they can lead to sepsis, which may pose a vital threat …

The acute dental abscess is frequently underestimated in terms of its morbidity and mortality.
The risk of potential serious consequences arising from the spread of a dental abscess is …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to review our recent experience with deep neck
infections and emphasize the importance of radiologic evaluation and appropriate treatment …

Introduction: Although the incidence of Deep Cervical Abscess (DCA) has decreased mainly
for the availability of antibiotics, this infection still occurs with considerable frequency and …

Both the introduction of antibiotics and improvements in oral hygiene have made deep neck
infections occur less frequently today than in the past. Nevertheless, the complications from …

OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to review the clinical characteristics and
management of submandibular space infections and to identify the predisposing factors of …

Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was performed from October 2010 to
January 2013, and included 76 patients with DNSI. Patients of all age groups and gender …

The management and treatment of odontogenic infection, and its frequent extension into the
head and neck, remains an important segment of oral and maxillofacial surgical practice …