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ArticleCureus2024

Rare Insights: Temporoparietal Necrotizing Fasciitis Stemming From a Dental Source.

Chetan Gupta, Nitin Bhola, Parmarth Sonpal, Nidhi Bodiwala

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Chetan GuptaOral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha, Wardha, IND.
Nitin BholaOral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha, Wardha, IND.
Parmarth SonpalOral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha, Wardha, IND.
Nidhi BodiwalaOral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha, Wardha, IND.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the face is a rare yet serious condition requiring prompt and comprehensive management. This approach typically involves input from various medical specialties such as infectious disease specialists, critical care physicians, and surgeons. The primary goals are early recognition, aggressive surgical debridement, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and supportive care. Prompt diagnosis is crucial, based on symptoms like severe pain, rapidly spreading erythema, and systemic signs of infection. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are initiated empirically, and adjusted based on culture results. Urgent surgical debridement is crucial, removing all necrotic tissue. Careful consideration must be given to preserve vital structures. Close monitoring and intensive care may be necessary, especially for severe cases. Soft tissue reconstruction may follow once the infection is controlled, aiming to restore function and aesthetics. Long-term follow-up is essential to observe for complications and recurrence.

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anesthesiafascial spacesinfratemporalnecrotizing fasciitis (nf)odontogenic

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PMID38872676
PMCPMC11172393

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