Abstract: PURPOSE: To analyze the features and results of multidisciplinary treatment of oral and maxillofacial multi-space infections. METHODS: Forty-eight cases of maxillofacial multi-space infections were treated by multidisciplinary approach including oral and maxillofacial surgery, emergency and other departments of our hospital. The clinical data, laboratory data, diagnosis and treatment were analyzed. RESULTS: Among 48 cases, fifty-five were cured after cooperative treatment while 3 died, the mortality rate was 6.25%. CONCLUSIONS: For severe maxillofacial multi-space infections, better clinical outcome may be achieved by multidisciplinary collaboration treatment with multiple departments.

Key words: Oral and maxillofacial region, Multi-space infection, Severe case, Comprehensive treatment