Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to D T Roark.
This case presentation concerns a 21-year-old Negro man in whom Ludwig's angina developed after a dental infection. The many serious complications encountered with such an infection are described in some detail. The involvement of anaerobic Bacteroides in infections of the head and neck is also noted and the approach to treatment is described.
The symptoms of Frey's syndrome are occasionally of sufficient magnitude to warrant curative treatment. In four patients, a fascia lata graft was placed under the involved skin in an attempt to offer permanent relief from the cutaneous discomfort suffered during eating. Two of these patients have excellent long-term results. The other two patients were lost to long-term follow-up but were asymptomatic several months following grafting.