Ludwig's angina.
The case is described of an occurrence of Ludwig's angina with advanced stage of the disease with progressive and rapid airway compromise and fatal consequence. A review of the literature is undertaken to gain a better understanding of the disease, and gives the opportunity for presenting a summary of the key issues regarding this dreaded disease, particularly the immediate management of it in the emergency department.
Saifeldeen
K
K
Accident and Emergency Department, Princes of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, UK. knsaifeldeen@btinternet.com <knsaifeldeen@btinternet.com>
Evans
R
R
D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008158:Ludwig's Angina / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male