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Characteristic of Deep Neck Abcess in Patient Teratai Surgical Hospitalization at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Center

Volume: 97  ,  Issue: 1 , March    Published Date: 30 March 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 415  ,  Download: 245 , Pages: 352 - 359    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP100971320223010

Authors

# Author Name
1 Zaki Mubarok
2 Bakti Surarso

Abstract

Background: A deep neck abscess is an abscess that forms in a potential space between the deep neck fascia as a result of the spread of infection from various sources such as teeth, mouth, throat, paranasal sinuses, ears and neck. Methods: This study used a retrospective descriptive research design using secondary data derived from medical records of deep neck abscess patients who went to Dr. Soetomo Hospital. This research was conducted in the Teratai Surgery hospitalization at the ENT outpatient RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya from January to December 2018. Result: Obtained 23 samples in 2018 medical records of Deep Neck Abscess, including the location, etiology, bacterial cultures, and complications. Conclusion: More men patient's than women, with the most age group 51-60 years. The most common locations are submandibular, parapharyngeal and combined submandibular, parapharyngeal & retropharyngeal as well as the mediastinum.

Keywords

  • Characteristics
  • Surgical hospitalization
  • Deep Neck Abcess