Patient Management With Severe Maxillofacial Infection in Tertiary Hospitals: a Multidisciplinary Treatment Algorithm

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Abstract Background: The general objective of this study was to evaluate the management of patients with severe maxillofacial infections in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A study was performed whose methodology consisted of evaluating the epidemiological profile of 35 patients with serious maxillofacial infections, including age group, and gender. The patients were evaluated between December 2020 and November 2021. A total of 35 patients (18 male and 17 female) were recorded in this study. Results: The most frequent etiological factor leading to infection was dental (91.4%), followed by infected fractures (5.7%). The teeth most frequently involved were the lower third and other lower molars (1st, 2nd, and premolars). The most performed treatment (14 patients) was drainage of the infected space, removal of the etiological agent and intravenous antibiotic therapy. 10 patients (8.6%) were treated with incision, drainage, and antibiotic IV therapy.. Conclusions: Multidisciplinary management can decrease morbidity and mortality in patients with severe maxillofacial infections.