"EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE CLINICAL PICTURE OF ABSCESSES AND PHLEGMONS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE FACE AND NECK"
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20096970Keywords:
Abscess, phlegmon, odontogenic infection, maxillofacial surgery, neck infection, cellulitis, facial spaces, trismus, computed tomography, surgical drainage.Abstract
Abscesses and phlegmons of the maxillofacial region and neck remain among the most serious infectious-inflammatory conditions encountered in oral and maxillofacial surgery. These diseases are characterized by rapid progression, severe intoxication, diffuse spread through fascial spaces, and the potential development of life-threatening complications such as airway obstruction, mediastinitis, sepsis, and intracranial infections. The purpose of this article is to evaluate and analyze the clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, anatomical localization, and treatment outcomes of abscesses and phlegmons occurring in different areas of the face and neck. The article discusses the etiological role of odontogenic infections, microbial flora, anatomical pathways of infection spread, and the importance of early diagnosis. Particular attention is paid to clinical symptoms including swelling, pain, trismus, dysphagia, fever, and respiratory impairment.
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