This study investigates the effectiveness of honey as a treatment for deep neck space abscesses, comparing it to standard wound care methods. Conducted as a randomized clinical trial, it aims to determine whether honey can offer a viable alternative or improvement in managing this condition. The research assesses outcomes related to healing, infection control, and overall patient recovery.
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Wound Assessment
Timeframe: BWATs was measured on the first, seventh, and fourteenth days from abscess incision.
Wound Measurements
Timeframe: The wound was measured on the first, seventh, and fourteenth days from abscess incision.
Bacterial Colony
Timeframe: Pus aspiration was performed by the resident doctor who conducted the dressing on the first and fourteenth days from abscess incision
Cytokine and Growth Factor Expression
Timeframe: Tissue sampling was performed by the resident doctor who conducted the dressing on the first and fourteenth days from abscess incision