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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Deep neck infections mortal complications: Intrathoracic complications and necrotising fasciitis.

Kemal Koray Bal, Can Aslan, Harun Gür, Seda Turk Bal, Recep Okan Ustun, Murat Unal

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Kemal Koray BalDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University, Mersin 33160, Türkiye. dr.kemalkoraybal@gmail.com.
Can AslanDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University, Mersin 33160, Türkiye.
Harun GürDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University, Mersin 33160, Türkiye.
Seda Turk BalDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Tarsus State Hospital, Mersin 33460, Türkiye.
Recep Okan UstunDepartment of Aestetic, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Health Sciences Mersin City Hospital, Mersin 33230, Türkiye.
Murat UnalDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University, Mersin 33160, Türkiye.

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Abstract

backgroundWe planned this study considering that complications of deep neck infections can be seriously life threatening.

aimTo raise awareness that introthoracic complications and necrotizing fasciitis are causes of serious mortality and morbidity.

methodsThis study was carried out with the participation of 188 patients who were treated at Mersin University Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at January 1, 2024. When the patient files were retrospectively examined, 16 of 188 patients (8.5%) were included in the study because they were observed to have necrotizing fasciitis and/or intrathoracic complications.

resultsThere were a total of 16 patients in this study, 9 males (56.25%) and 7 females (43.75%). All patients were adults (> 18 years) and the mean age was 50.37 years ± 15.37 years. Female patients had a mean age of 40.42 years ±13.38 years, whereas for male patients was 58.11 years ± 12.44 years.

conclusionPatients with necrotizing fasciitis and/or intrathoracic complications require more complicated and serious surgeries, intensive care unit monitoring, and mechanical ventilator support. Higher rates of morbidity and mortality should be expected in these patients who are hospitalized for longer periods of time.

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ComplicationsDeep neck infectionMediastinitisMortalityNecrotising fasciitis

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PMCPMC11438671

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