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Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck: A report of two patients and review

✍ Scribed by Deowall Chattar-Cora; Nirman Tulsyan; Ernest A. Cudjoe; Godfrey D. Onime; Daniel J. Pyo; Larry Weinstein

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 2002
Tongue: English
Weight: 114 KB
Volume: 24
Category: Article
ISSN: 1043-3074
DOI: 10.1002/hed.10060

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Background

Necrotizing fasciitis is a disfiguring condition that can be fatal. The head and neck region is rarely affected. However, when involved, the functional and cosmetic sequelae can be considerable.

Materials and Methods

We present two case histories, discuss salient diagnostic points, treatment, and review published data on this topic.

Results

With a timely diagnosis we were able to diagnose and appropriately treat these patients.

Conclusions

Necrotizing fasciitis is a disfiguring condition that can be fatal if not diagnosed in a timely fashion. Diagnosis and treatment require a high index of suspicion, immediate operative intervention, broad‐spectrum antibiotics, and appropriate supportive care. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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