A STUDY OF ETIOPATHOLOGY AND OUTCOMES IN CASES OF NECK ABSCESSES AND TREATMENT MODALITIES IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Abstract

Background: Neck abscess is infection of potential spaces of throat with bacterial pathogens which may present diagnostic difficulties and lead to serious complications. Most deep neck infections arise from foci in the mucosal surfaces of the upper aerodigestive tract or from a carious tooth. Usually associated unregulated comorbidities play a major role in advancement of the disease process.Treatment decision relies on the extent and severity of neck abscesses. The aim of the present study was to correlate neck abscesses and etiologies with comorbidities and various treatment modalities for these cases. Aims and Objectives of the Study: Aims Of The Study. – 1. To do a prospective etiopathological analysis and outcomes of neck abscesses among patients attending IPD of a tertiary care centre. 2. To evaluate various treatment modalities in the patients of neck abscesses. Objective Of The StudyA proper way to deal with those cases can be understood and can be followed. Methodology:A prospective study was performed in 90 cases of neck abscesses in a tertiary care hospital for a period of 1.5years from February 2019 to July 2020.Association between neck abscesses with etiological factors, disease outcomes and various treatment modalities were noted. Result: It is better understood that unregulated comorbidities play major role associated with all tilogical factors in formation of neck abscesses and meticulous management of all etiological factors and comorbidities are the proper way to deal with a case of neck abscess through multidisciplinary apporoaches.