title: Mortality associated with cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis.
abstract: Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis is a rare infection but still occurs and carries a mortality rate up to 60%. It is a polymicrobial infection that is characterized by diffuse necrosis of fascial planes and subcutaneous tissues. Diagnosing early stages of cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis in relationship to other soft tissue infections of odontogenic origin is difficult and leads to less aggressive treatment with resulting increased morbidity and mortality. To prevent this significant mortality and morbidity associated with cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis early presentation, recognition and treatment by health care provider is essential.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Roberson
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Harper
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Jauch
mesh_terms: D002177:Candidiasis / Q000209:etiology; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000209:etiology; D005152:Facial Muscles; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009334:Neck Muscles; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000150:complications; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology