Open AccessCervical necrotizing fasciitis caused by dental infection: A review and case report
Author(s) -
Anisha Maria,
K Rajnikanth
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
national journal of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-3418
pISSN - 0975-5950
DOI - 10.4103/0975-5950.79215
Subject(s) - medicine , fasciitis , fascia , head and neck , soft tissue , subcutaneous tissue , surgery , dermatology
Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck is an uncommon, potentially fatal , soft tissue infection characterized by extensive necrosis and gas formation in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. The purpose of this report is to heighten the awareness of this infection. The article also outlines an appropriate management strategy for use in the treatment of these patients and reviews the literature along with a report of a case which was successfully managed.