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Laryngoscopy devices are designed for insertion into the upper airway to provide a glottic image by one of two methods: either in the midline over the tongue; or along the floor of mouth with displacement of tongue and flattening of the submandibular space.

Observations on the assessment and optimal use of videolaryngoscopes

Submandibular space infections are best drained and debrided via an extraoral approach, as was used in Patient 1.

Deep fascial space infection of the neck: a continuing challenge

Several were found in the submandibular space adherent to the marginal mandibular nerve.

Intraparotid neurofibromatosis presenting with multiple nodules

Posteriorly, the SLS communicates with the submandibular space (SMS) with no fascia separating these spaces.

Emergency head and neck radiology: neck infections

Volume of the submandibular space Absolute reduction in volume

Airway assessment based on a three column model of direct laryngoscopy

Ludwig angina is a rapidly progressing, necrotizing cellulitis of the submandibular space.