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Abstract
Deep neck space abscess (DNSA) refers to the formation of an abscess within the fascial planes and the potential spaces of the neck. In the past, they were associated with high morbidity and mortality and represented a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Although the advances in the medical field have reduced the incidence and complications of these infections, they still present a therapeutic challenge and remain potentially life-threatening.
The present work aimed to compare surgical drainage versus ultrasound-guided aspiration or drainage of deep neck space abscesses in the patient population presented to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University Main Hospital in Alexandria to establish a schematic guideline for management.
The study was a prospective study conducted over 1 year from 1\10\2019 to 30\9\2020. Patients presented with deep neck space abscesses confirmed by CECT were block randomized into two groups, group A (ultrasound-guided aspiration) and group B (surgical drainage). The demography, etiology, risk factors, size of the abscess, site of infection, bacteriology, duration of hospital stay, type of anesthesia, complications, and outcomes of DNSA in patients of both groups of the study were assessed and the results were compared to what reported in the available literature.
Thirty-two patients were studied; 17(53.1%) were females, and 15(46.9%) were males. The range of age was between 1.5 and 70 years with a median age of 31 years with no statistically significant difference between both groups.