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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Maxillofacial space infections (MSI) require timely intervention to prevent severe systemic complications.
  • Delayed treatment of MSI can lead to life-threatening conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between serum albumin (ALB) levels and the severity of maxillofacial space infections (MSI).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study analyzed 201 patients diagnosed with MSI between 2013 and 2023.
  • Albumin (ALB) levels were categorized (<30 g/L, 30-35 g/L, >35 g/L) and correlated with MSI severity indicators like length of stay (LOS) and mortality.
  • Statistical analyses included Chi-squared tests, ANOVA, t-tests, and multivariate logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Lower ALB levels (<35 g/L) were significantly associated with an increased risk of prolonged LOS (P < .001).
  • Patients with ALB < 30 g/L had a 2.98 times higher risk of prolonged LOS compared to those with ALB > 35 g/L (P = .03).
  • Higher neutrophil proportion and white blood cell counts were observed in deceased patients, alongside a higher incidence of odontogenic infections.

Conclusions:

  • Serum albumin (ALB) levels below 35 g/L are identified as a significant risk factor for increased MSI severity and prolonged LOS.
  • Multiple space infections and descending necrotizing mediastinitis also correlate with increased MSI severity.
  • ALB levels serve as a potential prognostic marker for evaluating MSI severity and patient outcomes.