Open AccessThorax necrotizing fasciitis following Bezold’s abscess
Author(s) -
Silva Vagner Antonio Rodrigues,
Almeida Amanda Sampaio,
Lavinsky Joel,
Pauna Henrique Furlan,
Castilho Arthur Menino,
Chone Carlos Takahiro,
Crespo Agrício Nubiato
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3273
Subject(s) - medicine , fasciitis , abscess , complication , thorax (insect anatomy) , otitis , surgery , multidisciplinary approach , general surgery , anatomy , social science , sociology
Bezold's abscess is a rare complication of acute otitis media, but it should be recognized and aggressively treated. Otolaryngologists must be aware of this diagnosis, and multidisciplinary care should be provided as soon as possible.