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Journal of Practical Stomatology
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(6): 824-826, 2017.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-697434
RESUMO
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) in the treatment of severe maxillofacial and neck space infection.Methods:9 patients (6 males,3 females) with severe maxillofacial and neck space infection were treated with VSD.After incision of abscess,the incision was covered by VSD material and 40-60 KPa continuous negative pressure drainage was given.Results:Swelling and pain of the patients reduced rapidly.The period of VSD treatment was 4 to 10 days (mean 5.8 days).9 patients were all cured without mediastinitis.Conclusion:VSD ehhance the dranage efficiency and prevent infection spreading.