Deep neck infections mortal complications:Intrathoracic complications and necrotising fasciitis  

作　　者：Kemal Koray Bal Can Aslan Harun Gür Seda Turk Bal Recep Okan Ustun Murat Unal 

机构地区：[1]Department of Otorhinolaryngology,Mersin University,Mersin 33160,Türkiye [2]Department of Emergency Medicine,Tarsus State Hospital,Mersin 33460,Türkiye [3]Department of Aestetic,Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,University of Health Sciences Mersin City Hospital,Mersin 33230,Türkiye

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第30期6383-6390,共8页世界临床病例杂志

摘　　要：BACKGROUND We planned this study considering that complications of deep neck infections can be seriously life threatening.AIM To raise awareness that introthoracic complications and necrotizing fasciitis are causes of serious mortality and morbidity.METHODS This study was carried out with the participation of 188 patients who were treated at Mersin University Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at January 1,2024.When the patient files were retrospectively examined,16 of 188 patients(8.5%)were included in the study because they were observed to have necrotizing fasciitis and/or intrathoracic complications.RESULTS There were a total of 16 patients in this study,9 males(56.25%)and 7 females(43.75%).All patients were adults(>18 years)and the mean age was 50.37 years±15.37 years.Female patients had a mean age of 40.42 years±13.38 years,whereas for male patients was 58.11 years±12.44 years.CONCLUSION Patients with necrotizing fasciitis and/or intrathoracic complications require more complicated and serious surgeries,intensive care unit monitoring,and mechanical ventilator support.Higher rates of morbidity and mortality should be expected in Bal KK et al.Deep neck infections mortal complications WJCC https://www.wjgnet.com 6384 October 26,2024 Volume 12 Issue 30 these patients who are hospitalized for longer periods of time.

关 键 词：Deep neck infection Necrotising fasciitis MEDIASTINITIS COMPLICATIONS MORTALITY 

分 类 号：R56[医药卫生—呼吸系统]