Paediatric necrotizing fasciitis complicating third molar extraction: report of a case.
Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but well-described entity. In the paediatric population compromising risk factors are frequently absent. We describe the successful treatment of a case of cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis in a healthy 14-year-old male following routine extraction of an uninfected wisdom tooth for orthodontic purposes.
Ricalde
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, USA. pricalde@tampabay.rr.com
Engroff
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Jansisyanont
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Ord
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D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005145:Face; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D009333:Neck; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents