The presence of deep abscess in the neck is potentially severe, it can also lead to death in short term. The surgical treatment is indicated when there is commitment of the airway, critical condition, septicemia, complications, descendent infections, diabetes mellitus with no improving during the first 48 hours of parenteral antibiotic treatment and subsequent healing of the wounds until it heals by second intention. In this study investigators propose the use of vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) that has been used satisfactorily to reduce edema, promote granulation, and ameliorate the tissue to afterwards reconstruct the defect, increase vascularity and diminish the bacterial load.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female patients of 18 years or older
* Diagnosis of Deep Neck Abscess users of the Mexican Institute of Social Security
* Incision from the anterior edge of the SCM muscle to unilateral or bilateral paratracheal line
* Spread of infection to a space larger than 7 cm
* Patients with systemic diseases
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with extensive necrosis of tissue that does not allow the suture of the wound
* Patients who for some reason do not conclude the study
* Patients with complications that require taking off the VAC Therapy
* Patients who miss their follow
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.