Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Dental Infection / 대한악안면성형재건외과학회지
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
;
: 67-72, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-45743
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is defined as rapidly progressive necrosis of subcutaneous fat and fascia. Although NF of the face is rare, its mortality rate is nearly 30%. It usually originates from dental infection and can lead to involvement of the neck, mediastinum, and chest wall. Complications resulting from pre-existing systemic diseases can increase the mortality rate. Known complication factors for NF include diabetes, malnutrition, advanced age, peripheral vascular disease, renal failure, and obesity. Here, we report a case of NF originating from dental infection in an 88-year-old woman already diagnosed with hypertension, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and renal diseases. Such conditions limited adequate surgical and antibiotic treatment. However, interdisciplinary treatment involving multiple departments was implemented with good results.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Mortality
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Peripheral Vascular Diseases
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing
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Thoracic Wall
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Malnutrition
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Subcutaneous Fat
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Renal Insufficiency
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Fascia
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Hypertension
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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