Cranial osteomyelitis: a late complication of a dental infection.
Dental infections are associated with a range of serious complications. The orofacial region provides potential spaces in the tissue that infections of dental origin can occupy. We describe the subtemporal extension of a dental infection, the late development of cranial osteomyelitis, and its surgical management.
Adams
James R
JR
Department Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesborough, Teeside, TSS 4BW, United Kingdom. Jamesadams01@hotmail.com
Bryant
Douglas G
DG
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001441:Bacteroides fragilis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002515:Cephradine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012293:Rifampin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013701:Temporal Bone
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002515:Cephradine; D012293:Rifampin