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Erschienen in: Current Infectious Disease Reports 2/2012

01.04.2012 | Upper Respiratory, Head, and Neck Infections (I Brook, Section Editor)

Diagnosis and Management of Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Head and Neck

verfasst von: Haldun Oguz, M. Sinan Yilmaz

Erschienen in: Current Infectious Disease Reports | Ausgabe 2/2012

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Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressing and life-threatening soft tissue infection that often affects the abdominal wall, perineum, or extremities following surgery or trauma. It predominantly occurs in elderly and immunocompromised patients. It is rarely seen in the head and neck region. Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck carries high rates of morbidity and mortality. Symptoms usually develop quickly and well-timed diagnosis is critical to optimizing outcome. Diagnosis is based on a combination of clinical history, Gram staining and culture, imaging and surgical exploration. Early and aggressive surgical management and urgent parenteral antibiotic therapy are critical to optimizing outcome.
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Metadaten
Titel
Diagnosis and Management of Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Head and Neck
verfasst von
Haldun Oguz
M. Sinan Yilmaz
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2012
Verlag
Current Science Inc.
Erschienen in
Current Infectious Disease Reports / Ausgabe 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1523-3847
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3146
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-012-0240-1

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