When Is "Pseudo-Ludwig's Angina" Associated With Coagulopathy Also a "Pseudo" Hemorrhage?

• Main Authors: Emily Lovallo MD (Author), Sarah Patterson MD (Author), Mitchel Erickson RN, MS, ACNP (Author), Cynthia Chin MD (Author), Paul Blanc MD (Author), Timur S. Durrani MD, MPH, MBA (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2013-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Sublingual hematoma secondary to short-acting anticoagulants such as warfarin has been labeled "pseudo-Ludwig's angina" to distinguish it from the classic syndrome of localized infection and swelling involving the upper airway. Sublingual hematoma with airway compromise secondary to b...