title: Necrotizing Fasciltis Case Presentation and Literature Review.
abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressing in- fection with significant morbidity and high mortality rates. Rarely does necrotizing fasciitis appear in the head and neck region; rather, it usually affects the limbs and abdomen of patients. This article presents our institution's experience with the disease and pro- vides a discussion of proposed treatment options.
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Christensen
authors.forename: Heath
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cundick
authors.forename: Matt
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McShane
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Penna
authors.forename: Rory
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sadoff
mesh_terms: D003646:Debridement; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000175:diagnosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis