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Deep-neck space infections — a diagnostic dilemma!

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Deep Neck Space Infections (DNI) are a potentially life threatening condition. This paper highlights the importance of their early diagnosis and early intervention. The deep-neck space infections may be odontogenic in origin. The severe airway compromise caused by them may make diagnosis difficult. Suspicion of simultaneous occurrence of tetanus and retropharyngeal space infection in a child can further increase the dilemma.

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  1. Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology & HNS, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

    Shraddha Jain, Nishant Kumar, M. P. Puttewar & P. S. Nagpure

  2. Dept. of Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

    Sunil Kumar

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Jain, S., Kumar, S., Kumar, N. et al. Deep-neck space infections — a diagnostic dilemma!. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck S 60, 349–352 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-008-0103-0

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