Labio-facial Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Young Patient
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2021-07-01
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Lança, Maria Leticia de Almeida [UNESP]
Trento, Guilherme Dos Santos
Santos, José Cleveilton Dos
Navarro, Claudia Maria
Pereira-Filho, Valfrido Antônio
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ABSTRACT: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection of the deeper tissues that results in progressive destruction of muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous fat. It has a fast and destructive course. Moreover, it is related to immunosuppression and could be fatal. The aim of this study is to report a clinical case of a young patient, without immunosuppression, who developed NF evolution due to an erroneous diagnosis of abscess at the beginning of the disease. Patient was submitted to broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and aggressive surgical treatment. Adequate treatment led to a satisfactory evolution in a short period of time. Early recognition and adequate treatment are essential for a favorable prognosis.
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The Journal of craniofacial surgery, v. 32, n. 5, p. e425-e427, 2021.