Case Report: Necrotizing fasciitis of the neck with odontogenic origin
Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe and rare infectious disease. There is extensive necrosis of subcutaneous tissues and fascia layers, and gangrene. To reduce mortality, a rapid diagnosis, aggressive surgical treatment, and appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential. Usually, the underlying cause...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS)
2020-02-01
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| Series: | South Sudan Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://bit.ly/31aTdKJ |
| Summary: | Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe and rare infectious disease. There is extensive necrosis of subcutaneous tissues and fascia layers, and gangrene. To reduce mortality, a rapid diagnosis, aggressive surgical treatment, and appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential. Usually, the underlying cause is dental and especially common in immunologically compromised patients.
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| ISSN: | 2309-4605 2309-4613 |