title: [Cervical complications in dental infections. Causes--diagnosis--treatment].
abstract: Head and neck complications due to dental infections. Six cases of deep neck infection are reported. The odontogenic origin was confirmed in five patients. In one case, the aetiology remained unknown. All case reports are discussed emphasizing cervical space anatomy, mixed microbial flora and potential iatrogenic treatment.
authors.affiliation: CHU, Sart Tilman, Liège.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Boca
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moreau
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Complications cervicales d'infections dentaires. Les causes--le diagnostic--le traitement.