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Individualized multidisciplinary management of severe odontogenic deep neck infections can lead to full recovery without recurrence in elderly patients, even in the presence of descending necrotizing mediastinitis. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to explore the management strategies for severe odontogenic deep neck infections, particularly in elderly patients with comorbidities.

March 1, 2026Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsOpen Access

Individualized multidisciplinary management of severe odontogenic deep neck infections with and without descending necrotizing mediastinitis: a report of two cases

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SHShin-Won Hwang HPHyun-Jun Park DYD.H. Yoon

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Case reports observe individualized approaches to treat severe odontogenic infections in elderly patients, highlighting effective outcomes.

Key Points

This research aims to explore the management strategies for severe odontogenic deep neck infections, particularly in elderly patients with comorbidities.
Analyzed clinical features and CECT findings in two elderly patients with severe infections.
Monitored LRINEC score trends to assess infection severity.
Employed a multidisciplinary approach including multiple surgical interventions and antimicrobial adjustments.
Evaluated airway management to maintain patency without tracheostomy.
Both patients exhibited high LRINEC scores (≥8) indicating severe infection.
Patient 1 underwent five staged surgeries with extensive debridement and negative pressure therapy.
Patient 2 required three surgeries, including gland excision and hemorrhage control.
Both patients recovered fully without any recurrence of the infections.

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Hwang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d7baec16d51705d2dfe2 https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2026.52.1.34

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March 1, 2026Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsOpen Access

Individualized multidisciplinary management of severe odontogenic deep neck infections with and without descending necrotizing mediastinitis: a report of two cases

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Authors

SHShin-Won Hwang HPHyun-Jun Park DYD.H. Yoon

Discussion

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Overview

Case reports observe individualized approaches to treat severe odontogenic infections in elderly patients, highlighting effective outcomes.

Key Points

This research aims to explore the management strategies for severe odontogenic deep neck infections, particularly in elderly patients with comorbidities.
Analyzed clinical features and CECT findings in two elderly patients with severe infections.
Monitored LRINEC score trends to assess infection severity.
Employed a multidisciplinary approach including multiple surgical interventions and antimicrobial adjustments.
Evaluated airway management to maintain patency without tracheostomy.
Both patients exhibited high LRINEC scores (≥8) indicating severe infection.
Patient 1 underwent five staged surgeries with extensive debridement and negative pressure therapy.
Patient 2 required three surgeries, including gland excision and hemorrhage control.
Both patients recovered fully without any recurrence of the infections.

Cite This Study

Hwang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d7baec16d51705d2dfe2 https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2026.52.1.34

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