Clinical Survey for Ludwig’s Angina Cases Presented in the Emergency Department of Al-Salam Teaching Hospital

Aim of the Study: To record the demographic incidence, as well as evaluate the patients that presented within a 1-year period at the Al-Salam Teaching Hospital in Mosul City, and identify the reasons, complications, duration of hospital stay, treatment outcome and management protocols utilized for such instances. Material and Method: Retrospective data collection for 68 patients presented to Al-Salam Teaching Hospital in Mosul City complaining from Ludwig’s Angina swelling. Demographic informations with clinical parameters are recorded including (age, gender, cause, referral place, duration of symptom, hospital stay, sign and symptom and type of treatment performed. Results: Show that female affected more than male, with age group between (41 – 50 years old). Dental infection s are the most common cause with odontogenic pain and swelling are highest symptoms recorded. Patients stay in the hospital 1 – 2 days and discharged with improvement. Best treatment are drainage and remove the cause & Antibiotics. No mortality rate recorded. Conclusion: Early identification, careful attention to airway maintenance, intensive intravenous antibiotic therapy, and prudent management can reduce the risk of Ludwig's angina, which is a potentially fatal consequence. Furthermore, it is critical to identify and, if possible, eradicate the infection's source with the surgical intervention. Careful attention should be performed to geriatric and children to perform good oral hygiene with periodic dental follow-up to avoid such serious complications.