Necrotizing epiglottitis treated with early surgical debridement: A case report |
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Authors: | Clare Richardson Prashanth Thalanayar Muthukrishnan Chelsea Hamill Vidya Krishnan Freedom Johnson |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States of America;2. Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109, United States of America;3. Department of Otolaryngology, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109, United States of America |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveNecrotizing supraglottitis is a rare but potentially morbid infection most often seen in immunocompromised patients. All reported cases have utilized intravenous antibiotic therapy as the mainstay of treatment and many have had associated morbidities.MethodsWe describe a case of a 50-year-old previously healthy female who presented with necrotizing epiglottis and was treated with immediate surgical debridement followed by directed antibiotic therapy.ResultsOur patient rapidly recovered with no further invasive interventions. On follow up she had no further complications or functional deficits.ConclusionsAlthough uncommon, providers should be aware of the potential benefits of early debridement when treating patients with similar pathology. Early surgical intervention should be considered to avoid local tissue loss, airway interventions, and long-term sequelae. |
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Keywords: | Necrotizing epiglottitis Necrotizing supraglottitis |
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