Osteomyelitis of the mandible in Tehran, Iran. Analysis of 88 cases
- PMID: 8351116
- DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(93)90288-f
Osteomyelitis of the mandible in Tehran, Iran. Analysis of 88 cases
Abstract
This study involved 88 cases of different types of osteomyelitis of the mandible. Sixty-nine patients had osteomyelitis after trauma, eight patients after radiotherapy, six after dental infection, and six had other causes. Thirty-three patients had septicemic infection. Multiple types of aerobic and nonaerobic microorganisms were isolated from the infection sites. Types of treatment and their results are discussed.