Ludwig s angina is a diffuse cellulitis in the submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces, characterized by its propensity to spread rapidly to the surrounding tissues. Ludwig s angina lat angina ludovici is a type of severe cellulitis involving the floor of the mouth. Las bacterias streptococcus y estafilococo son causas comunes. Ludwigs angina is a rare skin infection that occurs on the floor of the mouth, underneath the tongue. A 58yearold healthy man was evaluated for a toothache of 2 days duration. Impending ludwig s angina with airway compromise dr salman basha duration.
The most common cause of infection is odontogenic and can be due to both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Doc caso enero 2015 via aerea dificil angina ludwig1. Ludwigs angina is a diffuse cellulitis in the submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces, characterized by its propensity to spread rapidly to the surrounding tissues. Implications for practice, research and policy these results have a number of implications for practice, research and policy. The bacteria streptococcus and staphylococcus are common causes. The case is described of an occurrence of ludwigs angina with advanced stage of the disease with progressive and rapid airway compromise and fatal consequence. It is essentially produced by second and third molar abscesses. Las complicaciones incluyen sepsis, asfixia, neumonia, empiema, mediastinitis, pericarditis y neumotorax. Early diagnosis and immediate treatment planning could be a lifesaving procedure. As the condition worsens, the airway may be compromised with hardening of the spaces on both sides of the tongue. Ludwig s angina is a form of severe diffuse cellulitis that presents an acute onset and spreads rapidly, bilaterally affecting the submandibular, sublingual and submental spaces resulting in a state of emergency.