A Multidisciplinary Analysis for Clinical Implications of Denture Use in Patients Presenting With Deep Neck Infections
In patients with DNI who wore dentures, univariate analysis identified age 60 years or older, CRP levels of 220 mg/L or higher, and involvement of three or more deep neck spaces as significant predictors of prolonged hospitalization. However, multivariate analysis demonstrated that only age 60 years or older remained an independent risk factor for extended hospital stay. These findings highlight the need for targeted health education and preventive measures in elderly denture users to reduce the risk of severe DNI and its complications.
Authors
- Yu-Chien Wang
- Shy‐Chyi Chin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6471-8113)
- Chia-Ying Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5629-527X)
- Tsai-Fu Lee
- Shih-Lung Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4051-4009)
- Kai‐Chieh Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1372-0229)
Institutions
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Taipei Municipal YangMing Hospital (TW)
- Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ear Nose & Throat Journal
- Published
- 2025-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613251366041
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40