title: Necrotising fasciitis of the orbit.
abstract: A rare case of necrotising fasciitis affecting the face is described which, following prompt treatment and reconstruction, resulted in a successful outcome.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Lloyd
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001762:Blepharitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D013518:Surgery, Plastic