End-stage renal disease: a risk factor of deep neck infection – a nationwide follow-up study in Taiwan

End-stage renal disease: a risk factor of deep neck infection – a nationwide follow-up study in Taiwan

Abstract Background Uremia is likely a risk factor for deep neck infection (DNI). However, only a few relevant cases have been reported, and evidence sufficient to support this hypothesis is lacking. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on DNI. Methods...

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Main Authors: Geng-He Chang, Ming-Shao Tsai, Chia-Yen Liu, Meng-Hung Lin, Yao-Te Tsai, Cheng-Ming Hsu, Yao-Hsu Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Abscess
Cellulitis
Cervical
Dialysis
ESRD
Failure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2531-5

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