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Subphrenic and mediastinal abscess formation: a complication of Ludwig's angina. 1985

G A Bounds

A fatal case of cervical cellulitis is described in which mediastinal and subphrenic abscesses formed. Subphrenic abscess formation is a previously unrecorded complication of oro-pharyngeal infection. The anatomical pathways involved in the spread of infection from the neck to the abdomen and the difficulties in obtaining an airway in such a case are discussed.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008158	Ludwig's Angina	Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the perimandibular spaces. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from an infection following a penetrating injury to the MOUTH FLOOR.	Submandibular Space Infection,Angina, Ludwig's,Ludwig Angina,Ludwigs Angina,Submandibular Space Infections
D008297	Male		Males
D008477	Mediastinal Diseases	Disorders of the mediastinum, general or unspecified.	Disease, Mediastinal,Diseases, Mediastinal,Mediastinal Disease
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D009336	Necrosis	The death of cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury or failure of the blood supply.
D010614	Pharynx	A funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube that conducts food to the ESOPHAGUS, and air to the LARYNX and LUNGS. It is located posterior to the NASAL CAVITY; ORAL CAVITY; and LARYNX, and extends from the SKULL BASE to the inferior border of the CRICOID CARTILAGE anteriorly and to the inferior border of the C6 vertebra posteriorly. It is divided into the NASOPHARYNX; OROPHARYNX; and HYPOPHARYNX (laryngopharynx).	Throat,Pharynxs,Throats
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000038	Abscess	Accumulation of purulent material in tissues, organs, or circumscribed spaces, usually associated with signs of infection.	Abscesses
D013369	Subphrenic Abscess	Accumulation of purulent EXUDATES beneath the DIAPHRAGM, also known as upper abdominal abscess. It is usually associated with PERITONITIS or postoperative infections.	Abscess, Subdiaphragmatic,Abscess, Subphrenic,Subdiaphragmatic Abscess,Abscesses, Subdiaphragmatic,Abscesses, Subphrenic,Subdiaphragmatic Abscesses,Subphrenic Abscesses