title: Ludwig's Angina in Post Partum Patient.
abstract: Ludwig's Angina is a rapid progressive cellulitis of the submandibular spaces, with potential for significant upper airway obstruction. Most reported cases follow an odontogenic infection. We present a case of 22-year-old female patient in her 2 weeks post partum period developing a life threatening infection. Immediate intubation, surgical decompression and antibiotic therapy successfully resolved the episode.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bangalore, India ; # 139/1, F-1, Signet Apartments Bilekahalli, B.G. Road, Bangalore, 560 029 India.
authors.forename: Khurshida
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Banu
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Srikanth
keywords: Ludwigs Angina; Odontogenic infection; Post partum period