Zusammenfassung
Noma (cancrum oris) ist eine unspezifische bakterielle Infektion im Mund-Gesichts-Bereich. In den Industrieländern ist sie allgemein unbekannt, in der 3. Welt jedoch – insbesondere in Westafrika – ist Noma weit verbreitet und eine der Haupttodesursachen und Grund für Behinderungen unter Kindern. Der Beitrag beschreibt Pathogenese, klinischen Verlauf, Management und Behandlung von Noma mit entsprechenden Konsequenzen für die Anästhesie.
Summary
Noma (cancrum oris) is an unspecific bacterial infection in the oro-facial area. In the industrial countries noma is generally unknown, but in the 3rd world – especially in West Africa – it is widespread and one of the main causes of mortalitiy and reason for disability in children. Pathogenesis, clinical course, management and treatment of noma are described with the consequences for anaesthesia.
Schlüsselwörter:
Noma - Management - Anästhesie
Keywords:
noma - management - anaesthesia
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Dr. med. Fotios Kefalianakis
eMail: fkefalianakis@khrmk.de
