Abstract
A review of 107 cases of acute maxillofacial infections managed at the Royal Melbourne Hospital was undertaken, and details of the presentations, demography, management, and outcomes of these patients are presented. The results indicated that many of the patients had sought treatment from dentists in general practice, and that a significant proportion had received sub-optimal management prior to referral. Thus a review of the principles of management and guidelines for the referral of patients with maxillofacial infections is also presented.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Bacterial Infections / surgery*
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Clinical Protocols
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Dental Pulp Necrosis / microbiology
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Dental Pulp Necrosis / surgery
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Drainage
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Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage
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Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
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Face*
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Female
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Focal Infection, Dental / surgery
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General Practice, Dental
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Hospitals, Teaching
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Humans
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Jaw Diseases / microbiology*
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Jaw Diseases / surgery*
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Male
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Metronidazole / administration & dosage
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Metronidazole / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Neck / microbiology
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Neck / surgery
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Penicillins / administration & dosage
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Penicillins / therapeutic use
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Referral and Consultation
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Treatment Outcome
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Victoria
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Penicillins
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Metronidazole