Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  1997 Jul;40(7):1048-1051.

A Case of Craniocervical Necrotizing Fasciitis

• Kang SH
• Kim JK
• Lim DJ
• Hong SC

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive invasive soft tissue infection that is rarely seen in craniocervical area. In the majority of cases described in the medical literature, there has been an identifiable initiating event such as instrumentation or other trauma to the skin. Because of the rapid progression of the infection, the key to a successful outcome is early recognition and rapid initiation of definitive surgical management. A case is presented in which necrotizing fasciitis was seen in a craniocervical area with instrumentation especially dental extraction.

Keyword

Necrotizing fasciitis; Deep neck infection

MeSH Terms

Fasciitis, Necrotizing*
Skin
Soft Tissue Infections