Cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis.
A case of cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis is reported. The resulting treatment was successful but disfiguring. The diagnosis and management of this condition is discussed with particular regard to features which might allow earlier diagnosis.
Gaukroger
M C
MC
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St. George's Hospital, Tooting, London.
D000368:Aged; D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000473:pathology; D001441:Bacteroides fragilis; D005145:Face; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000473:pathology