口腔学英文课件：Fascia space infection -2014.pptVIP

Fascial space infections of the orofacial region Dr. Weijian Zhong Introduction Penicillin 1940’s The incidence, severity, morbidity, and mortality of odontogenic infections have declined dramatically over the past 60 years. Odontogenic infections The infections involve fascial spaces are usually of odontogenic origin. Deep anatomic fascial space Potential spreading pathway of infection Threaten vital structures The swelling of severe Infections can directly obstruct or deviate the airway or threaten vital structures. Potential pathways of extension of deep fasci