[Severe cervical skin and soft tissue infections and necrotizing fasciitis]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2006 Sep;25(9):975-7. doi: 10.1016/j.annfar.2006.03.019. Epub 2006 May 3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Cervical severe skin and soft tissue infections and necrotizing fasciitis originate from dental or pharyngeal infections. When compared to other forms of skin and soft tissue infections, they are recognized late, usually after one week of evolution often in a patient receiving antibiotic treatments. Extensions toward adjacent anatomical structures including mediastinum lead to a life-threatening prognosis. The cutaneous appearance of these severe infections is usually inflammatory cervical signs combined to facial oedema. These moderate clinical signs require immediate surgery after CT scan imaging.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Progression
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / drug therapy*
  • Soft Tissue Infections / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents