Question 205 · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Indicate the true statements concerning the treatment of the pterygomandibular abscess:
1) abscess is always incised extraorally;
2) incision should be always preceded by fine needle aspiration;
3) extraoral incision should be performed below the zygomatic arch;
4) in the case of intubation it should be performed intranasally;
5) in the case of an odontogenic cause, the treatment should be initiated with the extraction of a causal tooth.
The correct answer is:
2) incision should be always preceded by fine needle aspiration;
3) extraoral incision should be performed below the zygomatic arch;
4) in the case of intubation it should be performed intranasally;
5) in the case of an odontogenic cause, the treatment should be initiated with the extraction of a causal tooth.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3.
- B. 1,2,5.
- C. 1,3,4.
- D. 2,4.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
Consider the usual intraoral approach, the problem of trismus during intubation and whether the tooth or the pus should be dealt with first.
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