Publications by authors named "R Exely"
Article Synopsis
- Cervicofacial infection (CFI) is a prevalent reason for emergency admissions to Oral and Maxillofacial (OMFS) units, with a notable majority being odontogenic in origin.
- The study analyzed data from 1002 CFI patients over six months, highlighting key clinical features like trismus and dysphagia, while revealing that many patients present late and nearly half showed signs of sepsis.
- Findings stress the importance of timely treatment and awareness of clinical features, which can aid in better emergency response and management by healthcare teams.
Systematic review of the role of corticosteroids in cervicofacial infections.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
April 2019
The role of corticosteroids in the management of cervicofacial infections continues to cause controversy. Systemic anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects that reduce swelling and improve symptoms in the head and neck may make these agents an effective addition to the antibiotics used and to surgical management, although this same effect may dull the physiological response to infection, and allow infections to progress. We have systematically reviewed the evidence for the use of corticosteroids in common cervicofacial infections following the PRISMA guidelines.
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