| Autor: |
Jean Piedra-Burneo, Enrique Díaz-Vázquez, Natalia Rivera-Espinosa, Fátima Molina-Carrasco |
| Jazyk: |
English<br />Spanish; Castilian |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Revista Médica del Hospital General de México, Vol 87, Iss 3 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0185-1063 |
| Popis: |
Introduction: This study outlines the clinical application of negative pressure therapy as an adjunctive treatment for deep neck infections, a condition with potential sepsis and airway obstruction risks. Case presentation: The experience encompasses 25 patients hospitalized at Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga. The study analyzes patient demographics, involved anatomical spaces, causes, and hospitalization duration. Results: Reveal that submandibular space was most commonly affected (68% due to odontogenic infection). Mean hospitalization was 18.48 days for 11 men and 14 women (mean age 49 ± 14.7 years). Conclusion: The study underscores the efficacy of negative pressure therapy. |
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