Predicting neck abscess with contrast-enhanced computed tomography

• Main Authors: Lim, Melisa Seer Yee, Abdul Rahim, Noraini, Ngah, Ning Ajleaa, Abdul Aziz, Yang Faridah, Subha, Sethu Thakachy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34988/1/Predicting%20Neck%20Abscess%20with%20Contrast-Enhanced.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34988/; http://www.hindawi.com/journals/aoto/2014/896831/abs/

Neck abscesses are difficult to diagnose and treat. Currently, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is the imaging modality of choice. The study aims to determine the predictive value of CECT findings in diagnosing neck abscess, causes of neck abscess and the most common neck space involved...