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The use of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool for superficial fascial space infections.
- Source :
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Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons [J Oral Maxillofac Surg] 1998 Oct; Vol. 56 (10), pp. 1129-31; discussion 1132. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study examined the value of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool in the treatment of superficial acute odontogenic fascial space infections.<br />Patients and Methods: The study group consisted of 50 patients in whom both radiographic and sonographic examinations, as well as a needle aspiration, were performed.<br />Results: Purulent fluid was aspirated in 22 of the 50 patients. Six patients diagnosed as suffering from cellulitis had a repeated ultrasonography scan. In four, abscess formation was diagnosed on the third day.<br />Conclusions: Ultrasonography is an effective diagnostic tool to confirm abscess formation in the superficial fascial spaces and is highly predictable in detecting the stage of infection.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0278-2391
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9766536
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0278-2391(98)90751-0