The Prospective Evaluation of Peri-Operative Glucocorticoid Use in the Management of Cervicofacial Infections of Odontogenic Origin

Patients with an odontogenic cervicofacial infection were randomized between two intervention groups. Patients in one group were treated with one dose of Solumedrol 125mg intravenous at time of surgery. Patients with an odontogenic cervicofacial infection in the other group were treated with one dose of Solumedrol 125mg intravenous at time of surgery, as well as three consecutive doses of Solumedrol 125mg intravenous every six hours post-operatively. Remainder of management was as per protocol.