The role of x-ray diagnosis in preventing odontogenic mediastinitis
Slepchenko, M.A.; Luk'ianenko, A.V.; Gordeeva, T.D.; Grebnev, G.A.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 143(10): 128-130
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 2631337 Document Number: 339132
A method of roentgen diagnostics for patients with phlegmons of the maxillofacial area with suspicion of spread of pyo-inflammatory processes into the fat space of the neck is proposed which consists of radiographic survey of the neck with soft rays in two (direct and lateral) projections. The timely diagnosis of spread of pyo-inflammatory processes into the fat space of the neck allows to make necessary corrections in the plan of treatment.