Multiple odontogenic abscesses. Thoracic and abdomino-perineal extention in an immuno competent patient
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Multiple odontogenic abscesses. Thoracic and abdomino-perineal extension in an immuno competent patient.
INTRODUCTION Odontogenic infection (OI) may lead to death if it extends beyond the buccal area. The virulence of pathogens and the local and systemic status of the patient influence the propagation of the pathogen, either by anatomical continuity or haemematogenous dissemination. Several severe complications derived from OI have been reported in the head, neck and chest. However, OI with an abd...
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عنوان ژورنال: Medicina Oral Patología Oral y Cirugia Bucal
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1698-6946
DOI: 10.4317/medoral.16852