Infecciones profundas del cuello / Deep neck infections
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
; 30(2): 140-150, 2019. tab, ilus
Artigo
em Espanhol
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1052714
Biblioteca responsável:
CL36.1
ABSTRACT
Deep neck infections (DNIs) are special entities among infectious diseases for their versatility and potential for severe complications. Complex head and neck anatomy often makes early recognition of DNIs challenging, and a high index of suspicion is necessary to avoid any delay in treatment. The diagnosis is made by clinical history, physical examination findings and imaging studies. The treatment consists in securing the airway, intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage, when needed. To make decisions the surgeon must understand the anatomy of the region, the etiology of infection, appropriate diagnostic tools, and medical and surgical management. This article provides a review of these pertinent topics. (AU)
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Espanhol
Revista:
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Chile
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile/CL
/
Hospital San Juan de Dios/CL