Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report

Khaja Khalid Nawaz M.

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Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report

Khaja Khalid Nawaz M.

Published in International Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Volume 2, Issue 1)

Received: 2 March 2016 Accepted: 30 March 2016 Published: 10 May 2016

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Background: Fascial space infections of the head and neck region are usually odontogenic in origin. An untreated or rapidly spreading odontogenic infections can be potentially life threatening. The present case report describes a patient with orofacial infections who required emergent incision and drainage in the oral and maxillofacial surgery OPD at our hospital. Conclusion: Fascial space infections of the head and neck region, though potentially life threatening, can be prevented by regular dental visits. Early recognition and treatment of the infections are necessary to prevent considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in younger patients where more care should be given for oral health. Successful results can be achieved for pediatric patients who can be treated with Incision and Drainage, removal of etiologic factor followed by a combo of three antibiotics.

Published in	International Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Volume 2, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijcoms.20160201.11
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Fascial Space Infection, Incision and Drainage, Antibiotics, Extraction

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Khaja Khalid Nawaz M. (2016). Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report. International Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijcoms.20160201.11

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Khaja Khalid Nawaz M. Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report. Int. J. Clin. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 2016, 2(1), 1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcoms.20160201.11

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Khaja Khalid Nawaz M. Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report. Int J Clin Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2016;2(1):1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcoms.20160201.11

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Khaja Khalid Nawaz M.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr.H. Gordon Roberts Hospital, Meghalaya, India

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Khaja Khalid Nawaz M. Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report. Int. J. Clin. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 2016, 2(1), 1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcoms.20160201.11

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Khaja Khalid Nawaz M. Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report. Int J Clin Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2016;2(1):1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcoms.20160201.11

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