A study of clinical profile and factors associated with Ludwig’s angina at tertiary health care centre

Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Ludwig’s anginais a rapidly progressive, serious, potentially life-threatening, bilateral cellulitis of the submandibular space. Many general symptoms such as pyrexia, weakness, and fatigue, develop as the result of the immune response associated with bacterial infection. Among the main etiologic factors of the angina is the tooth infection, for example, a recent tooth extraction, endodontic and periodontal condition and tooth trauma. A history of recent dental extraction or of poor oral hygiene and dental pain is significantly associated with odontogenic infection and Ludwig’s angina. Cellulitis, rather than abscess formation, is the most common early presenting finding. Among the complications after Ludwig’s angina will include cavernous sinusthrombosis and brain abscess, in addition to airway compromise, have been described.

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Sumant Kanjikar, Jyoti Tugave

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A study of clinical profile and factors associated with Ludwig’s angina at tertiary health care centre

Ludwig’s anginais a rapidly progressive, serious, potentially life-threatening, bilateral cellulitis of the submandibular space. Many general symptoms such as pyrexia, weakness, and fatigue, develop as the result of the...

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Sumant Kanjikar, Jyoti Tugave (2017). A study of clinical profile and factors associated with Ludwig’s angina at tertiary health care centre. Medpulse International Journal of ENT, 4(2), 52-54. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-259616