Tuberc Respir Dis > Volume 48(4); 2000 > Article
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2000;48(4):543-549.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2000.48.4.543    Published online April 1, 2000.
Two cases presenting thoracic complications of deep neck infection.
Moon Sun Yeoum, Tae Hee Kim, Do Youn Kim, Soo Jin Jung, Chang Bai Lee, Hye Jin Lee, Jin Hwa Lee, Hyae Young Kim, Young Sik Park, Myung Rae Kim, Jung Hyun Chang
1Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
2Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Ewha Womans University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
3Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ewha Womans University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
4Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Ewha Womans University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
The incidence of deep neck infection has been reduced by modern antibiotic therapy. Life-threatening deep neck infection of odontogenic or upper airway origin may extend to the thorax. Early diagnosis, administration of the potent antibiotics, and complete debridement and drainage are essential to improve the chances for survival in these very ill patients. We report two cases of deep neck infection which were complicated by thoracic infection such as mediastinitis, pericarditis, and empyema as a result of descending infection.
Key Words: Deep neck infection, Thoracic complication, Mediastinitis
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