Necrotizing fasciitis of the neck: case presentation

• Main Authors: Emil Marginean, Ciprian Venter, Maria Domuta, Oana Valenas, Ildiko Sorban, Alina Pantis, Bogdan Popescu, Răzvan V. Scăunașu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ion Motofei, Carol Davila University 2017-10-01
• Series: Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
• Subjects: cervical necrotizing fasciitis; infection; immunology; depressed patients
• Online Access: http://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1075&context=jmms

Necrotizing fasciitis represents a severe and rare infectious disease, which is accompanied by extended necrosis of subcutaneous tissues and fascia layers, having as a result gangrene of the teguments. To reduce mortality associated with this disease, a rapid diagnosis is necessary as well as aggressive surgical treatment, accompanied by adequate, aggressive antibiotic therapy. As a rule, etiology is teeth related, with the condition more common in immunology-depressed patients. This article presents the experience of the authors regarding a case presentation of necrotizing fasciitis with typical clinical expression and management of the disease in an immunological-depressed patient. Further data on diagnosis, microbiology, clinical manifestations, therapy principles, and prognosis are yet needed for atypical cases.