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Locations of abscesses in patients with DNSI (n = 270).
| Site of presentations | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwig's angina | 48 | 17.78% |
| Peritonsillar abscess | 34 | 12.59% |
| Periapical abscess | 15 | 5.56% |
| Submandibular abscess | 36 | 13.33% |
| Parapharyngeal abscess | 7 | 2.59% |
| Retropharyngeal abscess | 5 | 1.85% |
| Parotid abscess | 26 | 9.63% |
| Masticator space abscess | 2 | 0.74% |
| Anterior triangle neck abscess | 34 | 12.59% |
| Posterior triangle neck abscess | 18 | 6.67% |
| Cold abscess | 25 | 9.26% |
| Mastoid abscess | 20 | 7.41% |
| Total | 270 | 100% |
