Zakażenia przestrzeni głębokich szyi w materiale klinicznym Kliniki Otolaryngologii w Krakowie

Reasons that predict to development of abscess or phlegmona in the neck are still observed, thought conservative treatment with antibiotics decreased frequency of diseases and made prognosis better. Early diagnosis and quick surgical therapy have evident influence on prognosis. Treatment contains: wide access to invade spaces, local irrigation with antiseptics and antibiotics, wide drainage and targeted conservative treatment. The diagnostics of choice in early stages are USG and CT scans. They enable to choose the best way of therapy. Early diagnosis, right surgical and conservative treatment are necessary for successful treatment and good prognosis in purulent infections of deep neck spaces.