Ludwig's angina asociate with acute mediastinitis as a consequence of a non odontogenic infection. Case report. Instituto de prevision social

Abstract

The 70-90% of Ludwig’s angina cases are due to dental origin, a lower percentage correspond to cases of sialadenitis, peritonsillar abscesses, and mandibular trauma. There are few reports of non-dental origin cases, making this cause a rare condition. The treatment is similar in both cases: with early diagnosis, directed antibiotic therapy and a good surgical drainage.