Necrotizing fasciitis of the face: a rare but dangerous complication of dental infection

Necrotizing fasciitis of the face is extremely rare. However, dentists should be familiar with the presentation of this condition because of the suddenness of its onset, the rapidity of its spread, the resulting drastically disfiguring morbidity and the high rate of mortality associated with it. In...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal (Canadian Dental Association) 2004-10, Vol.70 (9), p.611-615
Hauptverfasser:	Fenton, Christopher C, Kertesz, Thomas, Baker, Gerald, Sándor, George K B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Clindamycin - therapeutic use Dentistry Face Fasciitis, Necrotizing - etiology Female Focal Infection, Dental - complications Humans Hyperbaric Oxygenation Infections Middle Aged Neck Necrotizing fasciitis Skin Transplantation Teeth Treatment
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Zusammenfassung:	Necrotizing fasciitis of the face is extremely rare. However, dentists should be familiar with the presentation of this condition because of the suddenness of its onset, the rapidity of its spread, the resulting drastically disfiguring morbidity and the high rate of mortality associated with it. In this paper, we describe the presentation and treatment of a 57-year-old woman with necrotizing fasciitis of the face and neck due to dental causes and discuss factors in the management of this life-threatening condition.
ISSN:	0709-8936 1488-2159