title: Bilateral lung abscess associated with a severe masticator space infection.
abstract: The clinician should be constantly aware of the danger of aspiration in cases of prolonged sepsis with profuse suppuration. In such cases, it might be wiser to establish dependent extraoral drainage, rather than relying solely on intraoral means. The chances of aspirating septic material and the resultant occurrence of pulmonary abscesses will be lessened.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Zaputowycz
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arthur
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D005205:Fascia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010497:Pericoronitis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology