Surgical management of Ludwig’s angina under conscious sedation using intravenous combination of dexmedetomidine and ketamine
Background: Ludwig’s angina (LA) is a life-threatening condition, in which there is gangrenous cellulitis of floor of mouth that spreads through facial planes to involve neck region and has the potential to cause airway obstruction. Even though with advent of broad-spectrum antibiotics, it’s inciden...
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Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2023-01-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/48512 |