Adolescent Patient with Cystic Fibrosis Presents with Suspected Ludwig Angina - 26/05/23
Doi : 10.1016/j.cden.2023.02.015
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A 15-year-old boy attended Emergency Department with a complaint of difficulty in breathing due to dental infection. A pulmonologist was consulted regarding the severity of the cystic fibrosis. The patient was admitted and intravenous (IV) fluids and antibiotics were given. The infected mandibular right first permanent molar tooth # 30 was extracted under IV ketamine dissociative anesthesia in the hospital setting.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cystic fibrosis, Dental abscess, Infection, Ludwig angina, Children, Dental treatment
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Vol 67 - N° 3
P. 443-446 - juillet 2023 Retour au numéro
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