| Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck: Report of two cases and literature review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20155668 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a potentially fatal soft-tissue infection characterized by rapidly progressive necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia. NF of the head and neck is a rare clinical entity, and it must be carefully differentiated from less severe conditions. Factors such as delayed treatment, inappropriate treatment, host debilitation, and polymicrobial infection contribute to the mortality and morbidity of NF. Adequate surgical debridement, urgent antibiotic therapy, and supportive measures are the keys to decreasing mortality and morbidity. We report 2 new cases and review the literature. |
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Authors:
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Haldun Oguz; Munir Demirci; Necmi Arslan; Mustafa Asim Safak; Gulcihan Paksoy |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ear, nose, & throat journal Volume: 89 ISSN: 1942-7522 ISO Abbreviation: Ear Nose Throat J Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-15 Completed Date: 2010-04-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701817 Medline TA: Ear Nose Throat J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: E7-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Turkey. drhoguz@gmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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administration & dosage,
therapeutic use* Clindamycin / administration & dosage, therapeutic use* Fasciitis, Necrotizing / pathology* Head Humans Male Middle Aged Neck |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 18323-44-9/Clindamycin |
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