ArticleEye (London, England)2012
Multidisciplinary management of periocular necrotising fasciitis: a series of 11 patients.
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- Life-threatening complications in ophthalmic surgery: a systematic review.Eye (London, England) · 2025Pooled it
- Periocular necrotizing fasciitis.Frontiers in ophthalmology · 2026Review
- Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis: the Manchester experience.BMC ophthalmology · 2025Observational
- Case Report: Eyelid reconstruction using intact fish skin xenograft following periorbital necrotizing fasciitis.Frontiers in ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Bilateral periorbital necrotising fasciitis associated with invasive group: aBMJ case reports · 2020Article
- Bilateral Ocular Necrotizing Fasciitis in an Immunosuppressed Patient on Prescription Eye Drops.Cureus · 2020Article
- Periocular dermatoses.International journal of women's dermatology · 2017Review
- [Eyelid swelling with reduced general state of health].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2016Article
- Triple diagnostics for early detection of ambivalent necrotizing fasciitis.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2016Article
- Vulvar necrotizing soft tissue infection: A review of a multi-disciplinary surgical emergency and management in the modern era.Gynecologic oncology case reports · 2013Article
- The Use of Hypochlorous Acid in the Treatment of Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis.Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNecrotising fasciitis is an uncommon but life-threatening soft tissue infection characterised by rapidly spreading inflammation and necrosis of skin, subcutaneous fat and fascia. Left untreated, the mortality can be more than 70%. Early surgical intervention can reduce morbidity and mortality. PATIENTS AND
methodsThis is a series of 11 patients who presented to our oculoplastic and orbit unit with periocular necrotising fasciitis over a period of five years. We present the modes of presentation, predisposing factors, diagnosis, and the multidisciplinary team management of these patients.
resultsOf the 11 patients, 1 patient died and 2 patients required intensive care management. Of the 10 surviving patients, 8 patients needed further surgical interventions for correction of complications, like eyelid malposition, ptosis and protective or corrective surgery in the form of ectropion correction, skin grafting and other rehabilitative procedures.
conclusionTo the best of our knowledge, this is the largest series of periocular necrotising fasciitis in the literature. Necrotising fasciitis is a potentially fatal condition, resulting in a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Early surgical intervention reduces the mortality. A high index of suspicion is needed to make a prompt diagnosis. These patients need expeditious intervention and may require a long follow-up and subsequent surgery for complications related to scarring and other sequelae.
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