title: Deep-neck space infections - a diagnostic dilemma!
abstract: Deep Neck Space Infections (DNI) are a potentially life threatening condition. This paper highlights the importance of their early diagnosis and early intervention. The deep-neck space infections may be odontogenic in origin. The severe airway compromise caused by them may make diagnosis difficult. Suspicion of simultaneous occurrence of tetanus and retropharyngeal space infection in a child can further increase the dilemma.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology & HNS, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Shraddha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Nishant
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Puttewar
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Nagpure
keywords: Adult; Child; Preschool; Retropharyngeal abscess; Tetanus