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US-guided drainage of deep neck space abscess
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan.
Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Deep cervical abscesses, though reduced by antibiotics, can cause complications. Ultrasonically guided drainage with a Percuflex catheter offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, leading to faster recovery and better cosmetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Deep cervical abscesses originate from oropharyngeal or upper airway infections.
- Modern antibiotic therapy has decreased incidence but serious complications persist.
- Traditional treatment often involves open surgical drainage.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old male presented with a neck mass.
- He received ultrasonically guided drainage using a Percuflex drainage catheter within 6 hours of admission.
- The patient was discharged 10 days post-procedure.
Findings:
- Percuflex catheter drainage is a viable alternative to open surgery for deep cervical abscesses.
- This minimally invasive approach can be performed rapidly upon patient presentation.
- Successful drainage led to a full recovery within 10 days.
Implications:
- Early intervention with catheter drainage may prevent life-threatening complications.
- Ultrasonically guided drainage offers improved cosmetic results compared to open surgery.
- This technique facilitates rapid patient recovery and hospital discharge.