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- Title
Management of fascial space infections using ultrasonography as a surgical guide for drainage - A case series.
- Authors
K Raghavendra, GK Abbiramy; Soman, Sooraj; Gopinathan, Pillai
- Abstract
Fascial space infections are common emergencies presented to a maxillofacial surgeon. Space infection requires early diagnosis and prompt management. When left untreated, space infection spreads and involves not just one space, but also its adjacent spaces. Abscess in the head and neck region are treated by surgical incision and drainage, along with antibiotics and removal of the causative factor. The surgical incision and drainage of an abscess, if carried out based on physical examination may result in, excessive pain, tissue trauma, unnecessary extensive incisions, excess time and failure to locate and evacuate the abscess fluid. To avoid all such complications, ultrasonography is not only an invaluable diagnostic tool but also aids in ultrasonography guided drainage of fascial space infections.
- Subjects
OPERATIVE ultrasonography; SURGICAL site; SURGICAL drainage; INFECTION; ULTRASONIC imaging; EARLY diagnosis; HEAD &; neck cancer
- Publication
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023, Vol 14, Issue 3, p485
- ISSN
0975-5950
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/njms.njms_1_22