title: [Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis: a complication of a dacryocystorhinostomy].
abstract: We report a rare case of periorbital necrotizing fasciitis following a dacryocystorhinostomy procedure. We describe the common features of this rare infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues and discuss the different management strategies as well as the controversial role of anti-inflammatory medication in treating this condition.
authors.affiliation: Service d'ophtalmologie, centre hospitalier régional de la Citadelle, 1, boulevard du 12(e) de Ligne, 4000 Liège, Belgique. matar.vaw@hotmail.com
authors.forename: V W
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: Matar
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Betz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004954:Esthetics; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents