Systematics and classification of severe suppurative complications in patients with inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial and cervical regions

The objective of the present work was to study the most severe inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial and cervical regions including sepsis, mediastinitis, secondary intracranial complications, arrosive bleeding, and acute respiratory distress. The authors summarize the relevant statistical data, describe the most acceptable classifications of severe suppurative complications, and discuss the role of odontogenic processes in their development. It is emphasized that this problem awaits further comprehensive investigations for the optimization of diagnostics, improvement of treatment efficiency, and reduction of mortality from suppurative processes.

infection, sepsis, complications