title: Necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp in neonates.
abstract: Two premature infants with acute necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp are reported. In both cases the infection most likely arose from infiltrations of intravenous fluids into the subcutaneous region of the scalp. Aggressive surgical debridement, as well as antibiotic therapy, resulted in healing in both infants. A review of neonatal fasciitis is included.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000150:complications*; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009336:Necrosis; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents