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Necrotizing fasciitis of bilateral eyelids: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Tong YuTai,
Mak MingShan,
Ho HiuChing,
Poon TaiLun,
Mak YanWah,
Choi WingKee
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
surgical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.109
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1744-1633
pISSN - 1744-1625
DOI - 10.1111/1744-1633.12381
Subject(s) - medicine , fasciitis , debridement (dental) , dermatology , surgery , surgical debridement , intravenous antibiotics , intervention (counseling) , antibiotics , psychiatry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon yet potentially lethal condition that warrants prompt intervention. Its occurrence in the periorbital region is rare. Several unique anatomical features of the eyelids give rise to relatively lower mortality, yet its close proximity to the ocular apparatus poses special challenges in the management of the condition. In the current report, we present the first reported case of bilateral upper eyelids necrotizing fasciitis in Hong Kong, managed with early debridement and antibiotics coverage. The patient survived with preservation of vision.