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Surgery is needed to drain the infected area. | Surgery is needed to drain the infected area. The airway will be protected so that it does not become completely blocked by the swelling. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Surgery is needed to drain the infected area. The airway will be protected so that it does not become completely blocked by the swelling.