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Severe soft tissue infection of the face and neck: A classification
Author(s) -
Klabacha Martin E.,
Stankiewicz James A.,
Clift Susan E.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198910000-00005
Subject(s) - soft tissue , medicine , tissue necrosis , necrosis , surgery , pathology
Successful treatment of severe soft tissue infections of the face and neck necessitates early recognition followed by aggressive medical and surgical therapy. These infections often spread via tissue planes, and it is essential that all areas of necrosis be exposed, debrided, or excised according to tissue planes. A classification of soft tissue infection based upon tissue plane involvement is proposed as an aid to diagnosis and treatment. In addition, a protocol for management of these infections is presented.