CLINICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF LUDWIG'S ANGINA: CASE REPORT

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592552221094

• Palavras-chave: Dental Focal Infection; Ludwig's angina; Suppuration

• Keywords: Dental Focal Infection; Ludwig's angina; Suppuration

• Abstract:

  Ludwig's angina is a diffuse cellulitis, which affects the submandibular, sublingual and submental spaces, the main cause is of odontogenic origin, related to teeth in the jaw. It has the ability to spread through the tissues quickly, being considered a high risk to the patient's life, it must be treated as an emergency, having as main conduct the maintenance of the airways, due to the elevation of the mouth floor and tracheal deviation. Neglect of treatment can result in a number of complications. The objective of this article was to report the clinical and surgical management for the resolution of a case of Ludwig's Angina, whose patient sought hospital care due to facial edema, trismus, odynophagia and dyspnea. In view of the exposition of this clinical case, we intend that there is greater awareness of the need for the treatment and diagnosis of this lethal pathology as soon as possible, serving as an example a case that was conducted effectively, restoring the patient's health status..