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. 2020 Feb 1;12(2):e6841.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.6841.

Deep Neck Space Infections: A Retrospective Study of 183 Cases at a Tertiary Hospital

Dakheelallah M Almutairi  1 , Raneem M Alqahtani  2 , Noorah Alshareef  3 , Yousef S Alghamdi  2 , Hadi Afandi Al-Hakami  4 , Mohammed Algarni  5
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Deep Neck Space Infections: A Retrospective Study of 183 Cases at a Tertiary Hospital

Dakheelallah M Almutairi et al. Cureus. .

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Abstract

Objective Our study was performed to identify the clinical findings, risk factors, and complications of deep neck space infections (DNSI) at our center and compare our experience with the experiences of others. Methods Retrospectively, 183 cases of DNSI met our inclusion criteria from 2000 to 2018 at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Jeddah, Western Region, Saudi Arabia. Results In our study, analysis showed that males are more likely to have DNSI (88.7%). The most common site of infection is the peritonsillar abscess (30.6%). Dental infections were found to be the most common etiological factor for DNSI (42.6%). Streptococcus pyogenes was found to be the most common microorganism (39.3%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus (21.3%). Diabetes and hypertension (45.2% and 23.7%, respectively) are the most commonly associated disorders in patients with DNSI. Extension to another space was the most common complication of DNSI. Conclusion Despite the wide usage of antibiotics, DNSI still occur and are life-threatening conditions that need urgent management to avoid unpleasant complications.

Keywords: deep neck space abscess; dental infection; dnsi; infections; ludwig’s angina; neck.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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