The treatment of Lemierre syndrome associated with cervical necrotizing fascitis / 中华口腔医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
;
(12): 552-554, 2018.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-810100
ABSTRACT
Lemierre syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal condition characterized by internal jugular vein thrombosis following an acute oropharyngeal infection, often accompanied with cervical necrotizing fasciitis. This paper reviews 5 cases of Lemierre syndrome with cervical necrotizing fasciitis, extensive cervical drainage and sufficient antibiotics is crucial treatment for Lemierre syndrome, anticoagulation combined with antibiotics is safe and effective for propagation or nonresolution of the thrombus.
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Stomatology
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2018
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