Cervical necrotizing fasciitis associated with descending necrotizing mediastinitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We report a case of potentially fatal cervical necrotizing fasciitis and descending necrotizing mediastinitis due to deep neck infection in a 66-year-old male patient with no history or evidence of immunocompromising disorders. On admission, he had painful neck m...

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Main Authors: Gonlugur Ugur, Guclu Oguz, Karatag Ozan, Mirici Arzu, Derekoy Sefa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-12-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/6/6/387