Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis with hepatitis and diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • Shan Chen Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Peoples R China.
  • M.D Leihui Chen Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Peoples R China.
  • Chongjin Feng Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Peoples R China.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24297/jab.v9i3.6524

Keywords:

Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis, mediastinitis, immunocompromised patient, surgical debridement

Abstract

Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but aggressive infection with high mortality. The aim of this article is to review a case of severe and extensive craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis (CCNF) worsened by hepatitis and diabetes mellitus in a 32-year-old man, with a successful outcome involving early diagnosis by CT scan, broad-spectrum antibiotics, multidisciplinary treatment, multiple surgical debridement, essential intensive medical care and efficient emergency services.

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Published

2016-07-10

How to Cite

Chen, S., Chen, M. L., & Feng, C. (2016). Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis with hepatitis and diabetes mellitus. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY, 9(3), 1883–1886. https://doi.org/10.24297/jab.v9i3.6524

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2016)

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