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Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils
Published on: January 21, 2020
Mortality associated with odontogenic infection!
A W Green1, E A Flower, N E New
1SHO Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, Norfolk.
Abstract:
Odontogenic causes are the most common source for spreading maxillo-facial infections. These infections can develop into life threatening events. However a fatal outcome is fortunately rare and is generally associated with an immunocompromised status. This case report highlights a spreading maxillo-facial infection, which resulted in massive haemorrhage from the subclavian vein into the pleural cavity and subsequent death of a young fit male patient.
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