Gas-producing necrotizing fasciitis following mandibular fracture.
A case of necrotizing fasciitis following a mandibular fracture is reported. The diagnosis and treatment of the disease are discussed.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, New York.
Barbieri
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Leban
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D000328:Adult; D003016:Clostridium perfringens; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D009336:Necrosis