Extent of abscess development in cervical abscesses and pathogenic bacteria related to swallowing function.

Background: Deep neck infections (DNIs) in the cervical fascial planes can cause severe complications such as airway obstruction, mediastinitis, and sepsis.

Aims/objectives: This study examines cervical abscess development, its relationship with postoperative swallowing function, and hospital stay duration.

Material And Methods: A retrospective case series of 55 DNI patients was divided by hospital stay (<30 days: Group A, ≥30 days: Group B) and swallowing recovery (<6 days: Group C, ≥6 days: Group D).

Pyogenic Ventriculitis Caused by Cholesteatoma.

The case report highlights the potential intracranial complications associated with otitis media, particularly cholesteatoma and mastoiditis, including meningitis, brain abscesses, epi- and subdural empyema, and sigmoid sinus thrombophlebitis. Pyogenic ventriculitis (PV), an inflammation of the ependymal lining of cerebral ventricles, is a rare but serious complication often secondary to factors such as meningitis, cerebral abscesses, or neurosurgery. The case presented involves a 52-year-old male with a history of head trauma who developed PV secondary to cholesteatoma.

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia with Identical Genotype but Distinct Phenotypes in Two Siblings.

In this study, we report two cases of siblings diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) sharing an identical genotype yet exhibiting distinct phenotypes. A 13-year-old girl with acute pneumonia was admitted to our hospital. Chest and sinus radiography revealed situs inversus and bilateral maxillary sinusitis.

Utility of MRI in diagnosis and treatment of acute focal bacterial nephritis with abscess formation in a paediatric patient.

Contrast-enhanced CT is the gold standard for the diagnosis of acute focal bacterial nephritis (AFBN). However, owing to radiation exposure and the possibility of contrast agent-induced side effects, contrast-enhanced CT is not always recommended for children. A paediatric patient presenting with a 1-week history of fever was admitted to our hospital.