title: Abscess of the deep cervical fascial space in adults: a report of 3 cases and review of anatomy.
abstract: Deep cervical space abscess is a disease with the potential for grave consequences if not managed properly. Even though since the antibiotic era it has been on the decline, it still occurs. Better imaging techniques have made the management of this disease better such that it is possible to treat the abscesses conservatively reserving surgical drainage for cases that fail to respond to treatment. We present 3 cases of deep cervical space abscess that were surgically drained and wide spectrum antibiotic administered. In one of the patients, there was coexisting pulmonary tuberculosis.
authors: Dept. Of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt. Dalillytariah@yahoo.ca
authors: O B
authors: OB
authors: Da Lilly-tariah
authors: L O
authors: LO
authors: Onotai
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents