Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis in Adults: A Life-Threatening Emergency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis in Adults: A Life-Threatening Emergency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft-tissue infection affecting the deep fascia and subcutaneous tissue. It is characterized by a fulminant course and high mortality rates. NF of the head and neck is very rare, with most cases being odontogenic in origin. The purpose of this study i...

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Main Authors: Patricia de Leyva, Paula Dios-Díez, Cristina Cárdenas-Serres, Ángela Bueno-de Vicente, Álvaro Ranz-Colio, Eduardo Sánchez-Jáuregui, Fernando Almeida-Parra, Julio Acero-Sanz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Surgeries
Subjects:
necrotizing fasciitis
soft-tissue infections
mediastinitis
cervical necrotizing fasciitis
descending necrotizing mediastinitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4095/5/3/42

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