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Urgent Infections of the Head and Neck.
Med Clin North Am. 2018 Nov;102(6):1109-1120
Authors: Russell MD, Russell MS
Abstract
Infections of the head and neck are common and appropriately managed by primary care providers in most cases. However, some infections are associated with significant morbidity and require urgent recognition and management by specialty services. These include deep neck space infections originating in the oral cavity, pharynx, and salivary glands, as well as complicated otologic and sinonasal infection. This article provides a review of these conditions, including the pathophysiology, presenting features, and initial management strategy.
PMID: 30342612 [PubMed - in process]