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[An analysis of the mortality of patients with suppurative-inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial area]. 1997

Kh K Karshiev

The frequency of acute purulent inflammatory diseases of maxillofacial area and their complications (thrombosis of the cavernous sinus, abscess of the brain, sepsis) were investigated. These complications are responsible for 0.56% of lethal outcomes. Early diagnosis and intensive treatment of such conditions are a must.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007571	Jaw Diseases	Diseases involving the JAW.	Disease, Jaw,Diseases, Jaw,Jaw Disease
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D010019	Osteomyelitis	INFLAMMATION of the bone as a result of infection. It may be caused by a variety of infectious agents, especially pyogenic (PUS - producing) BACTERIA.	Osteomyelitides
D002270	Carbuncle	An infection of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue that consists of a cluster of boils. Commonly, the causative agent is STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. Carbuncles produce fever, leukocytosis, extreme pain, and prostration.	Carbuncles
D002481	Cellulitis	An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, particularly the deep subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle, which is most commonly seen as a result of infection of a wound, ulcer, or other skin lesions.	Phlegmon
D005145	Face	The anterior portion of the head that includes the skin, muscles, and structures of the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, and jaw.	Faces
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults