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Life-threatening cervical necrotizing fasciitis

A S Helmy1, M A Salah, H A Nawara

  • 1Department of Surgery, Cairo University, Egypt.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|February 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Necrotizing fasciitis of the neck is a severe infection with a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes in this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but life-threatening soft tissue infection.
  • It can arise from odontogenic, pharyngeal, or idiopathic causes.
  • Recognizing its potential for spontaneous occurrence is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a series of cervical necrotizing fasciitis cases.
  • To analyze the origins, bacteriology, and histopathology of the infection.
  • To highlight key factors influencing patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of eight cervical necrotizing fasciitis cases.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and treatment.
  • Review of bacteriological and histopathological findings.

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Main Results:

  • Three cases were odontogenic, two pharyngeal, and three idiopathic in origin.
  • Streptococci were the most common pathogen (50%); staphylococci predominated in idiopathic cases.
  • Mortality rate was 37.5% (3/8 patients).

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and aggressive management in an intensive care setting are essential.
  • Empirical antibiotic therapy with third-generation cephalosporins and metronidazole is recommended.
  • Suspicion should be high in patients with unexplained neck pain and tenderness, even without a clear source.