Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Dental Extraction

Cervical necrotizing fasciitis is an unusual infection characterized by necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and fascial layers. Risk factors for the development of necrotizing fasciitis include diabetes mellitus, chronic renal disease, peripheral vascular disease, malnutrition, advanced age, obesity...

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Main Authors: José Alcides Arruda, Eugênia Figueiredo, Pâmella Álvares, Luciano Silva, Leorik Silva, Antônio Caubi, Marcia Silveira, Ana Paula Sobral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1674153