Infrahyoid involvement may be a high-risk factor in the management of non-odontogenic deep neck infection: Retrospective study

Conclusion Infrahyoid involvement should be regarded as a high-risk factor in the management of deep neck infection (DNI). A relatively aggressive plan that includes transcervical surgery and tracheostomy should be considered at earlier stages for DNI with infrahyoid involvement.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research