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Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis of Odontogenic Origin in a Diabetic Patient Complicated by Substance Abuse
Camino Junior, Rubens; Naclerio-Homem, Maria G.; Cabral, Lecy Marcondes; Luz, João Gualberto C..
  • Camino Junior, Rubens; University of São Paulo. São Paulo School of Dentistry. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. São Paulo. BR
  • Naclerio-Homem, Maria G.; University of São Paulo. São Paulo School of Dentistry. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. São Paulo. BR
  • Cabral, Lecy Marcondes; University of São Paulo. São Paulo School of Dentistry. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. São Paulo. BR
  • Luz, João Gualberto C.; University of São Paulo. São Paulo School of Dentistry. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. São Paulo. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 25(1): 69-72, Jan-Feb/2014. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-709406
ABSTRACT
Cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) is an uncommon, potentially fatal soft tissue infection with rapid progression characterized by necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. A case of CNF of odontogenic origin in a diabetic patient, complicated by alcohol dependence and tobacco abuse, is presented with a literature review. The emergency procedure comprised hydration, colloid administration, glycemic control and broad spectrum antibiotic therapy, followed by aggressive surgical debridement. Necrosis in the platysma muscle was verified by histopathologic analysis. Reconstructive surgery was performed after suppressing the infection, and the wound was closed with an autologous skin graft. The patient had a long hospital stay, in part because the substance abuse led to a difficult recovery. The principles of early diagnosis, aggressive surgical debridement, broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and intensive supportive care in the treatment of CNF were confirmed in the present case. It was concluded that given the occurrence of CNF in the presence of diabetes mellitus and abuse of substances such as alcohol and tobacco, the health care professional should consider a stronger response to treatment and longer hospitalization.
RESUMO
A fasceíte necrotizante cervical (FNC) é uma infecção rara de tecidos moles, potencialmente fatal, caracterizada por necrose no tecido subcutâneo e fascia com progressão rápida. Um caso de FNC de origem odontogênica em um paciente diabético, complicado por dependência alcoólica e abuso de tabaco, é relatado junto a uma revisão da literatura. O procedimento de emergência compreendeu hidratação, administração de colóide, controle glicêmico e antibioticoterapia de amplo espectro, seguido de debridamento cirúrgico agressivo. Necrose no músculo platisma foi verificada por análise histopatológica. Cirurgia reconstrutiva foi feita após resolução da infecção e a ferida foi fechada com enxerto dérmico autógeno. O paciente teve um longo período de internação hospitalar, em parte devido ao abuso de substâncias, o que levou a uma recuperação difícil. Os princípios de diagnóstico imediato, debridamento cirúrgico agressivo, antibioticoterapia de amplo espectro e cuidados em terapia intensiva no tratamento da FNC foram confirmados no presente caso. Foi concluído que diante da ocorrência de FNC na presença de diabetes mellitus e de abuso de substâncias como álcool e tabaco, o profissional assistente deve considerar uma resposta mais difícil ao tratamento e maior tempo de internação.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tooth Diseases / Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Substance-Related Disorders / Diabetes Complications / Neck Type of study: Etiology study / Screening study Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tooth Diseases / Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Substance-Related Disorders / Diabetes Complications / Neck Type of study: Etiology study / Screening study Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR