Clostridial infection following severe facial trauma.
Severe posttraumatic wound infections are uncommon occurrences in the craniofacial region. Although most reported cases have occurred following an odontogenic infection or minor soft-tissue trauma, the potential for the development of this type of infection exists following complex facial fractures. We report a case with clostridial infection in the temporalis fascia complicating a complex facial fracture. The implications regarding antibiotic usage and delay of surgical treatment are discussed.
Denny
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Bonawitz
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D000293:Adolescent; D003013:Clostridium / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D003352:Corynebacterium / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology