BACKGROUND: Necrotizing fasciitis is a disfiguring condition that can be fatal. The head and neck region is rarely affected. However, when involved, the functional and cosmetic sequelae can be considerable. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We present two case histories, discuss salient diagnostic points, treatment, and review published data on this topic. RESULTS: With a timely diagnosis we were able to diagnose and appropriately treat these patients. CONCLUSIONS: Necrotizing fasciitis is a disfiguring condition that can be fatal if not diagnosed in a timely fashion. Diagnosis and treatment require a high index of suspicion, immediate operative intervention, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and appropriate supportive care. Copyright 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
BACKGROUND:Necrotizing fasciitis is a disfiguring condition that can be fatal. The head and neck region is rarely affected. However, when involved, the functional and cosmetic sequelae can be considerable. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We present two case histories, discuss salient diagnostic points, treatment, and review published data on this topic. RESULTS: With a timely diagnosis we were able to diagnose and appropriately treat these patients. CONCLUSIONS:Necrotizing fasciitis is a disfiguring condition that can be fatal if not diagnosed in a timely fashion. Diagnosis and treatment require a high index of suspicion, immediate operative intervention, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and appropriate supportive care. Copyright 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Authors: Jesús Chávez-Reyes; Carlos E Escárcega-González; Erika Chavira-Suárez; Angel León-Buitimea; Priscila Vázquez-León; José R Morones-Ramírez; Carlos M Villalón; Andrés Quintanar-Stephano; Bruno A Marichal-Cancino Journal: Front Public Health Date: 2021-02-16