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Deep Neck Infection due to Traumatic Intubation: A Case Report

Travmatik Entübasyona Bağlı Gelişen Derin Boyun Enfeksiyonu: Olgu Sunumu

Gökhan Yalçıner(Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey)
Ahmet Kutluhan(Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey)
Kazım Bozdemir(Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey)
Akif Sinan Bilgen(Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey)
Behçet Tarlak(Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey)
Pages
55–57
Publication Date
2013-04-01
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We discuss the potentially life-threatening nature of deep neck infections by the spreading of infection along cervical planes

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this article we present a patient who developed deep neck infection secondary to a difficult intubation.
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Conclusion & Impact:We discuss the potentially life-threatening nature of deep neck infections by the spreading of infection along cervical planes
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⚙️Variables:Neck · infection · intubation

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In this article we present a patient who developed deep neck infection secondary to a difficult intubation. We discuss the potentially life-threatening nature of deep neck infections by the spreading of infection along cervical planes

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In this article we present a patient who developed deep neck infection secondary to a difficult intubation. We discuss the potentially life-threatening nature of deep neck infections by the spreading of infection along cervical planes.

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Yalçıner, G., Kutluhan, A., Bozdemir, K., Bilgen, A. S., Tarlak, B. (2013). Deep Neck Infection due to Traumatic Intubation: A Case Report. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 2, 55–57. https://ajindex.com/articles/1346082

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