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DNSI: deep neck space infection
| Locations of abscesses in patients with DNSI (n=183) | ||
| Location | Number of patients | Percentages |
| Peritonsillar abscess | 56 | 30.6% |
| Submandibular abscess | 34 | 18.6% |
| Parapharyngeal abscess | 32 | 17.5% |
| Ludwig’s angina | 14 | 7.7% |
| Anterior triangle neck abscess | 14 | 7.7% |
| Retropharyngeal abscess | 10 | 5.5% |
| Parotid abscess | 10 | 5.5% |
| Prevertebral abscess | 8 | 4.3% |
| Posterior triangle neck abscess | 5 | 2.6% |
