title: Radiographic analysis of deep cervical abscesses.
abstract: Correlation of the radiographic examination and the clinical evaluation of deep cervical abscesses contributes to the surgical program for exposure and drainage. The deep cervical spaces are analyzed with reference to local anatomy, sources of infection, potential for lateral and vertical extension, and identification of regional expansion by standard and computed tomography. Guidelines and recommendations are proposed for clinical application and supported by illustrative cases.
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Welsh
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Welsh
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Gregor
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed