Open AccessManagement of fascial space infections in a Nigerian teaching hospital: A 4-year review
Author(s) -
OD Osunde,
Benjamin I Akhiwu,
Akinwale A Efunkoya,
Adetokunbo R Adebola,
Cornelius Azekanabo Iyogun,
JT Arotiba
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.99823
Subject(s) - odontogenic infection , medicine , odontogenic , head and neck , retrospective cohort study , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , pathology
Fascial space infections of the head and neck region, usually odontogenic in origin, are routinely treated as an out-patient procedure. Untreated or rapidly spreading odontogenic infections can be potentially life threatening. The present study is a review of patients with orofacial infections who required emergent incision and drainage in the maxillofacial unit of our institution. The need for early presentation is highlighted.