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==Treatments==
==[[Phlegmon overview|Overview]]==
The main goal treatment remove the cause of phlegmonous process in order to achieve effective treatment and prevention of residives.


If patients condition is mild and the signs of inflammatory process is presence without signs of infiltrates, then conservative treatment with antibiotics is sufficient.
==[[Phlegmon classification|Classification]]==


In severe condition, immediate operation is necessary with application of drainage system. All of these are done under general anaesthesia. During operation, the cavity or place of phlegmonous process are washed with antiseptic, antibiotic solutions and proteolyic ferments.
==[[Phlegmon pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==


In post-operative period, i/v drips of detoxification, antibiotics, haemosorbtion, vitaminotherapy. Additionally, the use of i/v or i/m antistaphylococci γ-globulin or anatoxin can be taken as immunotherapy.
==[[Phlegmon causes|Causes]]==


During operation of phlegmon dissection at any location, it is important:
==[[Phlegmon differential diagnosis|Differentiating Phlegmon from other Diseases]]==
#to avoid spreading of pus during operation
 
#take into account the cosmetic value of operating site especially phlegmmonous process of face.
==[[Phlegmon epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
#during dissection, avoid damaging nerves especially facial nerves. Use the correct incision line.
 
==[[Phlegmon risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
 
==[[Phlegmon natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
 
==Diagnosis==
[[Phlegmon history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Phlegmon physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Phlegmon laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Phlegmon chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Phlegmon CT|CT]] | [[Phlegmon MRI|MRI]] | [[Phlegmon ultrasound|Ultrasound]] | [[Phlegmon other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Phlegmon other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
 
==Treatment==
[[Phlegmon medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Phlegmon surgery|Surgery]] | [[Phlegmon primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Phlegmon cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Phlegmon future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
 
==Case Studies==
[[Phlegmon case study one|Case #1]]


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