Application of vacuum sealing drainage in the treatment of severe maxillofacial and neck space infection

VernacularTitle:负压封闭引流技术在治疗严重颌面颈部感染中的应用
Author: Dongyuan QI ¹ ; Rui ZHANG ; Yuanlong ZHAO ; Ru WANG
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1. 大连医科大学附属第一医院口腔科
Keywords: Vacuum sealing drainage (VSD); Maxillofacial and neck; Space infection
From: Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(6):824-826
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To investigate the efficacy of vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) in the treatment of severe maxillofacial and neck space infection.Methods:9 patients (6 males,3 females) with severe maxillofacial and neck space infection were treated with VSD.After incision of abscess,the incision was covered by VSD material and 40-60 KPa continuous negative pressure drainage was given.Results:Swelling and pain of the patients reduced rapidly.The period of VSD treatment was 4 to 10 days (mean 5.8 days).9 patients were all cured without mediastinitis.Conclusion:VSD ehhance the dranage efficiency and prevent infection spreading.