Endoscopic Drainage of an Odontogenic Pterygoid Muscle Abscess
Joint Authors
Varshney, Rickul
Tewfik, Marc A.
Zawawi, Faisal
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The infratemporal fossa (ITF) is a potential space bounded by bony structures that can be occupied by both benign and malignant tumors.
It is also a potential area of abscess development, most commonly of dental origin.
As with any abscess, the treatment of an ITF abscess is surgical drainage.
We present a case of an ITF abscess involving the pterygoid muscles following dental extraction in a poorly controlled diabetic patient.
The ITF was accessed with an endoscopic transseptal approach through the maxillary sinus to drain the abscess.
This case of successful management supports the feasibility of the endoscopic approach in dealing with abscesses of the ITF.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Varshney, Rickul& Zawawi, Faisal& Tewfik, Marc A.. 2013. Endoscopic Drainage of an Odontogenic Pterygoid Muscle Abscess. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Varshney, Rickul…[et al.]. Endoscopic Drainage of an Odontogenic Pterygoid Muscle Abscess. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Varshney, Rickul& Zawawi, Faisal& Tewfik, Marc A.. Endoscopic Drainage of an Odontogenic Pterygoid Muscle Abscess. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455240
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455240