Challenges in the management of cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria

Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive, potentially fatal tissue infection with primary involvement of the subcutaneous fascia and resultant necrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with relative sparing of the underlying muscles and bones. It pursues a fulminant, unr...

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Main Authors: Adebayo Aremu Ibikunle, Abdurrazaq Olanrewaju Taiwo, Olalekan Micah Gbotolorun, Ramat Oyebunmi Braimah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2016;volume=13;issue=3;spage=143;epage=148;aulast=Ibikunle