Necrotizing fasciitis in the head and neck region: a case report

Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially lethal disease. It starts as an infection of muscle fascia and soft tissue. The head and neck region is rarely involved. Spreading of the disease is very rapid and can lead to serious complications. This paper reports a patient with necrotizing fasciitis of the...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:European journal of plastic surgery 2008-03, Vol.30 (6), p.283-286
Main Authors: Grabietz, Patrice D., Nicolai, Jean-Philippe A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Plastic Surgery
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially lethal disease. It starts as an infection of muscle fascia and soft tissue. The head and neck region is rarely involved. Spreading of the disease is very rapid and can lead to serious complications. This paper reports a patient with necrotizing fasciitis of the right upper eyelid which required debridement and intensive care admission.
ISSN:0930-343X
1435-0130
DOI:10.1007/s00238-007-0177-z