Table 8. Associated disorders in patients with DNSI (n=183).
DNSI: deep neck space infection
| Associated disorders in patients with DNSI (n=183) | ||
| Disorders | Number of patients | Percentages |
| Diabetes | 42 | 45.2% |
| Hypertension | 22 | 23.7% |
| Heart disease | 9 | 9.7% |
| Pneumopathy | 8 | 8.5% |
| Rheumatic disease | 7 | 7.5% |
| Thyroid disorder treatment | 5 | 5.4% |