ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2010
An algorithm for early diagnosis of cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis.
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- RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS MANAGED FOR CERVICOFACIAL NECROTIZING FASCIITIS AT THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN.Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine · 2026Article
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- Serious Complications and Treatment Strategies Associated with Odontogenic Infections.The Eurasian journal of medicine · 2023Article
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- Diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck.Current infectious disease reports · 2012Article
- Update on necrotizing mediastinitis: causes, approaches to management, and outcomes.Current infectious disease reports · 2011Article
- [Necrotizing fasciitis: review and case report].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
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Abstract
Cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis (CNF) is a potentially fatal infection which can occasionally present in the head and neck. An early diagnosis and aggressive treatment is imperative for minimising the associated mortality and morbidity. The early clinical features are usually non-specific which makes it difficult to differentiate it from other less serious infections. Necrosis of the skin is a late feature. Although it is more common in the immunocompromised, it can also affect normal individuals. We discuss our experience of five patients with CNF, review of literature and algorithm for early diagnosis of CNF. With experience, we were able to diagnose the subsequent cases early and minimise the mortality and morbidity. In conclusion, the incidence of CNF has increased in the last decade partly due to an increased clinical awareness. Early intervention is essential to minimise the mortality and morbidity. It should be managed by a team of at least otolaryngologists, intensivist, microbiologist and plastic surgeons; cardiothoracic surgeons may be required. Treatment involves early aggressive surgical debridement/fasciotomy, intravenous antibiotics and general metabolic support in the intensive care unit.
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