Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2017
Abstract
In the study,the authors analyzed data from patients hospitalized with deep neck infection over the period from 2003 to 2012. A total of 654 patients were hospitalized during the study period for complications of acute inflammation of pharynx, of which 587 patients for peritonsillar complication, in 67 patients experienced the development of deep neck inflammation.
Men are affected 3 times more often than women. Deep neck inflammation is always an indication for surgical drainage.
We believe the safest procedure is revision surgery using a wide external approach. Special attention is required to manage the patient's airways.
Interdisciplinary cooperation is required for comprehensive treatment of deep neck inflammation.