Necrotizing fasciitis of face – our experience in its management. (1st September 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singh, Dal Vankudoth; Thomas, Shaji; Nair, Preeti P; Cyriac, Sumeeth; Tripathi, Geeta Mishra
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-09-01
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.07.2011.4453
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a severe soft tissue infection which spreads rapidly through fascial planes, characterised by soft tissue necrosis and potentially life threatening. Involvement of the face from NF is rare. Only 35 such cases have been reported in the literature since 1960. It is associated with a high mortality and results in severe disfigurement of the face, posing challenging reconstructive problems. The authors present their experience on the comprehensive management of NF of face with severe disfigurement affecting a young female patient.