Pediatric Deep Neck Infections: Does Age Matter?
Pediatric DNIs exhibit distinct age-related patterns in presentation and infection site, though outcomes remain consistent across groups. These findings support the need for age-specific clinical algorithms, particularly regarding diagnostic imaging and thresholds for intervention, to optimize care and reduce unnecessary procedures in young children.
Authors
- Tara Coreanu
- Caroline Schreiber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7919-4597)
- David Ulanovski
- Eyal Raveh
- Teri E. Klein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5527-6475)
- Shany Havazelet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9435-374X)
- Meirav Sokolov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7958-4816)
Institutions
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- Rabin Medical Center (IL)
- Schneider Children's Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000005044
- Primary Topic
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00