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Ludwig’s angina is one of the serious life threatening conditions that can arise from odontogenic infections if not properly managed in high risk patients. Although
it is considered rare during pregnancy, few cases have been reported. Pregnancy is associated with many physiological changes in the body that can lead to serious
complications even fro...
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... 27 year old, 32 week pregnant lady reported to ER department with difficulty in breathing and swallowing one day before the presentation, but the swelling around the left jaw and neck had been present for a week. Oral and maxillofacial surgery consultation was sought in view of suspected Ludwig's angina because of a large swelling over the left neck and jaw, and slightly difficulty in breathing (Figure 1). An emergency surgery was planned for incision and decompression under local anaesthesia to relieve the pressure on the airway. ...
