Abstract
ANATOMY OF FACIAL SPACES IN HEAD AND NECK - A REVIEW ARTICLE

Fascial spaces are defined as fascia lined areas that can be eroded or distended by purulent exudate. These are potential spaces that do not exist in healthy individuals but become filled during infection. Some contain neurovascular structures and are known as compartments, others filled with loose areolar connective tissue are known as clefts. In the present article, a review of the facial spaces in head and neck region is been presented with emphasis on their surgical anatomy.