Pregnancy Complicated By Odontogenic Facial Space Infection; A Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: Odontogenic neck space infections represent a severe disease with possible life-threatening complications. Therapy of severe neck infections is even more crucial during pregnancy because of the possible life-threatening situation for both the mother and the foetus. Aim: The study was done to describes the course of a deep neck space infection in pregnant patients, commencing with typical symptoms of localized odontogenic infection and ending in a critical, life-threatening condition for the patient. Study Design /Material & Methods: The 14 pregnant females were randomly selected to describes the course of a deep neck space infection in pregnant patients, commencing with typical symptoms of localized odontogenic infection and ending in a critical, life-threatening condition for the patient. Implications for dental and medical treatment during pregnancy, especially regarding odontogenic infections, are presented and discussed with findings in the international literature. Conclusion: Infections are common in pregnancy due to hormonal changes and altered immunological activity aggravating response to plaque accumulation and caries resulting in serious life threatening condition, like Ludwigs Angina. So Every mother should be closely examined by her dentist before and during pregnancy to avoid any deleterious complications for herself and the foetus.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Tanveer Akhter
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP209616
- DOI -
- Views 111
- Downloads 0
Concurrent Occurrence of Choroidal, Optochaismatic and Intracranial Tuberculomas: A Paradoxical Reaction of Anti Tubercular Drugs
Paradoxical response in CNS tuberculosis poses a diagnostic challenge in the management. We describe a 35 year-old immunocompetent female with documented tubercular meningitis with normal fundus and visual acuity without...
Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Disability among the Non-working Adult Women in a Rural Community of Purba Barddhaman, West Bengal
Low back pain (LBP) is the one of the most frequent work related musculoskeletal problem and is one of the leading causes of health related problems. It affects a large number of people each year and is the cause of grea...
21 Cases of Giant Cell Rich Lesions of Bone- Cytologic Analysis of Imprint Smears
Introduction: There are many bone lesions rich in osteoclastic giant cells(GC). FNAC and Trucut biopsies are increasingly being used to diagnose bone lesions. . In our centre, imprint smears are also made at the time of...
Clinical Study on Management of Multinodular Goitre
Multi-nodular goiter is a commonly used term describing an enlarged thyroid gland with multiple areas of nodularity. Worldwide, where MNG is the most common endocrine disorder, where iodine deficiency is often the culpri...
Rectal Versus Intramuscular Diclofenac Sodium for Pain Relief Following Caesarean Section: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Introduction: Patients who undergo caesarean delivery should have adequate postoperative pain relief so as to ensure maternal and neonatal wellbeing. Management of postoperative pain after caesarean section requires a ba...