Incision and Drainage of Ludwig Angina
Incision and Drainage of Ludwig Angina
Definition
A surgical incision in the floor of the mouth intended permit the drainage of pus and fluid due to soft tissue cellulitis involving the floor of the mouth and the neck (Ludwig angina).
Also known as I and D of Ludwig Angina, Incision and Drainage of Ludwig Angina — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0191981 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |