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  • Title: A rare complication of tooth abscess--Ludwig's angina and mediastinitis.
    Author: Furst IM, Ersil P, Caminiti M.
    Journal: J Can Dent Assoc; 2001 Jun; 67(6):324-7. PubMed ID: 11450295.
    Abstract:
    Deep neck infections are a rare but potentially fatal complication of pulpal abscess of the teeth. If an infection can progress rapidly from a toothache to a life-threatening infection, then it is critical that dentists be able to recognize the danger signs and identify the patients who are at risk. This article reviews a case of a seemingly innocuous toothache which rapidly progressed to Ludwig's angina and mediastinitis, and discusses how to recognize and manage these life-threatening infections.
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