Deep cervical fasciitis in a child.
Deep cervical infections in children are relatively uncommon and often require prolonged antibiotic therapy. The organism may not be isolated, in which case it is necessary to cover Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms as well as anaerobes. During treatment continued vigilance is required to detect abscess formation, with ultrasound providing a useful tool for this purpose.
Holthouse
D J
DJ
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital, Subiaco, 6008,Western Australia, Australia.
Benson
J M
JM
Kikiros
C S
CS
D002506:Cephalexin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D005436:Floxacillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009333:Neck; D011859:Radiography
D008795:Metronidazole; D005436:Floxacillin; D002506:Cephalexin