Ludwig's angina, its evolution and treatment
Tormo, M.A.; Romero Maura, J.M.; Rivas, P.; Escolán, A.; Campos, R.; Lacasa, M.
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos 18(2): 169-176
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0303-8874 PMID: 2053697 Document Number: 373313
An anaerobic neck infection located in the submandibular layer is described in this paper. We report a case of satisfactory evolution and make a bibliographic review of this problem. All the AA. agree that the key to successful management of such infections is early diagnosis, prompt surgery and associated antibiotic therapy.