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[Cervical necrotizing fasciitis]

M Peled1, A Rubin, D Laufer

  • 1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dept., Rambam Medical Center, Haifa.

Harefuah
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
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Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck is a rare but serious infection. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment, including surgery and antibiotics, are crucial for successful outcomes in patients with this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the head and neck is a rare, rapidly progressing soft tissue infection.
  • It is characterized by extensive tissue necrosis and carries a high mortality risk, often due to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
  • The infection typically involves a mixed bacterial flora, with a predominance of anaerobic bacteria.