Cervical and craniofacial necrotizing fasciitis
| Autor: | Laura J. Vandelaar, Ibrahim Alava |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
Gangrene
medicine.medical_specialty medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Physical examination Disease medicine.disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Otorhinolaryngology 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis medicine Etiology Surgery Radiology Presentation (obstetrics) Craniofacial 030223 otorhinolaryngology business Fasciitis Head and neck |
| Zdroj: | Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 28:238-243 |
| ISSN: | 1043-1810 |
| Popis: | Cervical and craniofacial necrotizing fasciitis is an aggressive disease process that at times has subtle etiologies and physical findings. Involvement in the head and neck is rare; however, when present it can have extensive morbidity and mortality. High index of suspicion is paramount for early treatment and survival. We describe the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical and craniofacial necrotizing fasciitis. We detail the typical physical examination findings as well as diagnosis based on imaging. We then describe in-depth the operative techniques needed to properly treat these patients allowing for their best chance at survival from this deadly disease. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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