Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis

1 November 1981

journal article
case report
Published by Wiley in Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery

Vol. 89 (6) , 935-937
https://doi.org/10.1177/019459988108900610

Abstract

The fourth known case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis is presented to illustrate pertinent clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic features of this entity. The case occurred after a dental abscess; complications included acute airway obstruction, mediastinitis, and septic shock. Extensive surgical exposure and drainage were required for control.

Keywords

NECROTIZING FASCIITIS
CERVICAL NECROTIZING
FOURTH KNOWN
EXTENSIVE SURGICAL
THERAPEUTIC FEATURES
INCLUDED ACUTE
COMPLICATIONS INCLUDED

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JAMA, 1979
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Necrotizing Fasciitis
Annals of Surgery, 1970
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