Cervical necrotizing fasciitis and acute mediastinitis of odontogenic origin: A case series.
Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon infection. Early signs and symptoms include fever, severe pain and swelling, and redness at the wound site. Moreover, fulminant evolution and high mortality rate are typical of this pathology. In the present report we describes three cases of cervical necrotizing fasciitis complicated by acute mediastinitis. All patients were apparently immunocompetent adults. The main aim of the present report is to show the serious consequences that a dental infection might trigger. Furthermore, we highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in these cases. The constant interaction between different medical specialties is essential for ensuring a proper management of each case.Key words:Cervical necrotizing fasciitis, acute mediastinitis, odontogenic origin , multidisciplinary approach.
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery resident. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las nieves, Granada, Spain.
Paolo
P
Cariati
Maxillofacial Surgeon. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las nieves, Granada, Spain.
Fernando
F
Monsalve-Iglesias
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery resident. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las nieves, Granada, Spain.
Almudena
A
Cabello-Serrano
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las nieves, Granada, Spain.
Alfredo
A
Valencia-Laseca
Maxillofacial Surgeon. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las nieves, Granada, Spain.
Blas
B
Garcia-Medina