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1: Emerg Med J. 2004 Mar;21(2):242-3.Click here to read Click here to read Links

Ludwig's angina.

Saifeldeen K, Evans R.

Accident and Emergency Department, Princes of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, UK. knsaifeldeen@btinternet.com <knsaifeldeen@btinternet.com>

The case is described of an occurrence of Ludwig's angina with advanced stage of the disease with progressive and rapid airway compromise and fatal consequence. A review of the literature is undertaken to gain a better understanding of the disease, and gives the opportunity for presenting a summary of the key issues regarding this dreaded disease, particularly the immediate management of it in the emergency department.

PMID: 14988363 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

PMCID: PMC1726306

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