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Isaie Ncogoza1,2, Eric Munezero1, Jean Paul Mvukiyehe3
1Department of Ear Nose Throat, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Background:
Deep neck space infection (DNSI) mostly arise from the local extension of dental, tonsils and parotid gland infections. Early diagnosis and management is the key to avoid associated complications.
Objective:
Our study aimed at evaluating the clinical presentation and factors related to complications of DNSIs at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University teaching hospital of Kigali from September 2017 to November 2018. It enrolled 66 participants. Patient information was recorded using a questionnaire and analyzed using Epidata 3.1 software. The data were processed using SPSS 16.0. Comparison of categorical variables were performed using the chi-square test. Associations with p-values=0.05 were considered statistically significant.
Results:
Males accounted for 35 (53%) of DNSIs. The majority (97%) presented with neck pain and 21% with a history of tooth extraction. The submandibular space was the most involved in 33 (50%) cases. The average duration of symptoms at presentation was 11 days. Delayed consultation and advanced age (>40years) were associated with complications and hospital stay with (p value=0.022) and (p=0.015) respectively.
Conclusion:
Neck pain on background of tooth extraction is the most common presentation of patients with DNSIs. Delayed presentation and advanced age are central factors for complications and longer hospital stay.
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