Question 235 · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
In a patient with an abscess of the base of the tongue, the incision is performed:
1) along the edge of the tongue;
2) in the oral cavity fundus;
3) extraorally;
4) in local anaesthesia;
5) in general anaesthesia.
The correct answer is:
2) in the oral cavity fundus;
3) extraorally;
4) in local anaesthesia;
5) in general anaesthesia.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,4.
- B. 2,5.
- C. 1,5.
- D. 3,5.
- E. 3,4.
Hint
Consider the depth of the abscess between the genioglossus muscles and the risk to the airway during the procedure.
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