An infected mandibular fracture. Case report.
A case of an infected mandibular fracture is presented. A submandibular abscess appeared to arise from chronic pericoronal infection associated with a third molar tooth in the line of fracture. Treatment of the case is described followed by a short discussion on the aetiology and management of infected mandibular fractures. The importance of adequate first aid and prompt referral is stressed.
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Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Macleod
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D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000382:microbiology; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents