Background The vast majority of patients with peritonsillar abscess (PTA) recover
uneventfully on abscess drainage and antibiotic therapy. However, occasionally patient´ s …

Deep neck infections (DNIs) include all the infections sited in the potential spaces and
fascial planes of the neck within the limits of the deep layer of the cervical fascia …

Objectives To review the diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced computed tomography
(CT) in differentiating abscesses from cellulitis in patients with neck infections, using surgical …

Purpose Pediatric deep neck space infection (DNI) is a relatively rare but potentially life-
threatening condition and requires prompt and accurate management. This study …

Background Differences in the functioning of the immune system and the anatomical
proportions of the neck between children and adults lead to different manifestations of deep …

Advanced diagnostic imaging modalities, including ultrasonography, computed tomography,
and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are key components in the evaluation and …

Objectives The aim of our study was to describe clinical presentations, bacteriological
results, and therapeutic management in a pediatric population presenting with acute …

Deep neck infections are potentially dangerous complications of upper respiratory tract or
odontogenic infections. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and potential spreading …

By appreciating the causes of an obstructed airway, treatment with oxygen and other simple
maneuvers can be delivered swiftly, preserving airway patency and passage of oxygen to …

A 3-year-old girl, with a history of drooling and lethargy for the past day, is urgently brought
to the emergency department by her mother. The mother notes a decrease in her daughter's …