Labio-facial Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Young Patient
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection of the deeper tissues that results in progressive destruction of muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous fat. It has a fast and destructive course. Moreover, it is related to immunosuppression and could be fatal. The aim of this study is to report a clinic...
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Published in | The Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 32; no. 5; p. e425 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.07.2021
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Summary: | Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection of the deeper tissues that results in progressive destruction of muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous fat. It has a fast and destructive course. Moreover, it is related to immunosuppression and could be fatal. The aim of this study is to report a clinical case of a young patient, without immunosuppression, who developed NF evolution due to an erroneous diagnosis of abscess at the beginning of the disease. Patient was submitted to broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and aggressive surgical treatment. Adequate treatment led to a satisfactory evolution in a short period of time. Early recognition and adequate treatment are essential for a favorable prognosis. |
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ISSN: | 1536-3732 |
DOI: | 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007236 |