PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY IN COMPLEX TREATMENT OF PHLEGMON OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL AREA AND NECK

Background. The treatment of phlegmon of the maxillofacial area and neck at the present moment remains difficult and insufficiently effective. Aim. To develop a method of using photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of phlegmon of the maxillofacial area and neck and to evaluate its effectiveness. Material and methods. A total of 92 patients with phlegmons of the maxillofacial area and neck were under observation. They were divided into 3 groups: group 1 – “control group 1” (30 patients) – where traditional treatment was used, group 2 – “control group 2” (30 patients) – in which low-intensity laser radiation was used in addition to topical treatment and group 3 – “experimental” (32 patients) – where PDT was used for topical treatment. Results. The data of clinical, cytological and bacteriological studies show that the local application of PDT has an anti-inflammatory effect and stimulates the reparative processes in the wound, and shortens the treatment period for patients. Conclusion. PDT improves the results of complex treatment of patients with phlegmons of the maxillofacial area and neck. Its application leads to the purification of a purulent wound on the 3rd (3;4) day, allows to apply secondary sutures on the 7th day and to shorten the period of inpatient treatment in comparison with the control groups from 3 to 9 days.