Deep neck infections mortal complications: Intrathoracic complications and necrotising fasciitis

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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2024; 12(30): 6383-6390
Published online Oct 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i30.6383

Deep neck infections mortal complications: Intrathoracic complications and necrotising fasciitis

Kemal Koray Bal, Can Aslan, Harun Gür, Seda Turk Bal, Recep Okan Ustun, Murat Unal

Kemal Koray Bal, Can Aslan, Harun Gür, Murat Unal, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University, Mersin 33160, Türkiye

Seda Turk Bal, Department of Emergency Medicine, Tarsus State Hospital, Mersin 33460, Türkiye

Recep Okan Ustun, Department of Aestetic, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Health Sciences Mersin City Hospital, Mersin 33230, Türkiye

Author contributions: Bal KK, Gur H, Aslan C, Bal ST, Ustun RO, and Unal M were responsible for conception, design, data collection, analysis, and drafting; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

Institutional review board statement: An application was made to our university's ethics committee for our study (Date: 24.07.2024, Decision Number: 703).

Informed consent statement: Written and verbal consents were obtained from all patients.

Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest regarding our work.

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Corresponding author: Kemal Koray Bal, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University, Çiftlikköy/Yenişehir/Mersin, Mersin 33160, Türkiye. dr.kemalkoraybal@gmail.com

Received: April 26, 2024
Revised: July 26, 2024
Accepted: August 22, 2024
Published online: October 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Intrathoracic complications and necrotizing fasciitis are feared serious complications of deep neck infections. The need for aggressive surgery and long term hospitalization make this disease important. Emergency Medicine Specialists and Otolaryngologists should know the management and possible complications of these patients well and act quickly.