Table 3 Presenting symptom(s)
From: Should preoperative computed tomography be routine examination for cervicofacial space infections?
Variables | All, n (%) | Preoperative CT, n (%) | Non-preoperative CT, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Swelling | 149 (97.4) | 106 (98.1) | 43 (95.6) |
Limited mouth opening | 136 (88.9) | 98 (90.7) | 38 (84.4) |
Pain | 120 (78.4) | 86 (79.6) | 34 (75.6) |
Dysphagia | 30 (19.6) | 24 (22.2) | 6 (13.3) |
Elevated floor of mouth | 21 (13.7) | 17 (15.7) | 4 (8.8) |
Dyspnea | 14 (9.2) | 8 (7.4) | 6 (13.3) |
Temperatureāā„ā38.0Ā ā | 5 (3.3) | 4 (3.7) | 1 (2.2) |