Intensive therapy and anesthesia for diffuse phlegmon of the neck and maxillofacial region, complicated by respiratory disorders and mediastinitis

Abstract

The peculiarities of intensive therapy in 5 patients with Dupuytren’s phlegmons complicated by mediastinitis and respiratory distresses are considered. The prolonged artificial pulmonary ventilation in the positive pressure regime in the expiration end of prevents not only respiratory insufficiency but phlegmon propagation from lower neck parts into the chest, as well as improves mediastinum drainage.

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