1.
J Mich Dent Assoc
; 98(9): 36-39, 2016 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30726643
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressing infection with significant morbidity and high mortality rates. Rarely does necrotizing fasciitis appear in the head and neck region; rather, it usually affects the limbs and abdomen of patients. This article presents our institution's experience with the disease and provides a discussion of propoied treatment options.
Subject(s)
Face , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/diagnostic imaging , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Combined Modality Therapy , Debridement , Diagnosis, Differential , Drainage , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/microbiology , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Oral Surgical Procedures
2.
N Y State Dent J
; 81(4): 24-8, 2015.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26373030
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressing in- fection with significant morbidity and high mortality rates. Rarely does necrotizing fasciitis appear in the head and neck region; rather, it usually affects the limbs and abdomen of patients. This article presents our institution's experience with the disease and pro- vides a discussion of proposed treatment options.
