Cervical necrotizing fasciitis: an uncommon sequela to dental infection.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
; 99(8): 643-6, 1990 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-2382937
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is a soft-tissue infection, usually polymicrobial, that causes necrosis of fascia and subcutaneous tissue while sparing skin and muscle. Although it more commonly involves the groin, abdomen, and extremities, it may also occur in the head and neck, usually secondary to dental infection. We report a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis arising from a dental infection and review the cause, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this potentially lethal entity. Early detection and interventions is emphasized. Extensive surgical debridement remains the mainstay of treatment. In addition, a clarification of the various eponyms it has gone under in the past is offered.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Bacterianas
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Fascitis
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Enfermedades de las Encías
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
Año:
1990
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Tailandia