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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 2/2022

07-10-2020 | Cellulite | Clinical Report

Ludwig’s Angina an Emergency with Difficult Intubation: A Case Report

Authors: Sambhaji G. Chintale, Anand B. Kotgire, Vilas R. Kirdak, Kaleem A. Shaikh, Swati S. Chintale

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 2/2022

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Abstract

Deep neck space infections are really challenging to the otothinolaryngologist, intensivist and to the anesthetist for managing at a tertiary care center. Proper handling of such cases is needed in time to save the life of such patient. We reported a case 65 year female patient present with sudden onset of huge submental and submandibular swelling admitted in ICU with difficult intubation.
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Metadata
Title
Ludwig’s Angina an Emergency with Difficult Intubation: A Case Report
Authors
Sambhaji G. Chintale
Anand B. Kotgire
Vilas R. Kirdak
Kaleem A. Shaikh
Swati S. Chintale
Publication date
07-10-2020
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 2/2022
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02194-0

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