Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Immediate Post-Operative Period Following Resection and Free Flap Reconstruction for Oral Cancer
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article
PubMed
36458935
DOI
10.14712/18059694.2022.21
PII: am_2022065020071
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- complications, necrotizing fasciitis, oral cancer, reconstruction,
- MeSH
- Fasciitis, Necrotizing * etiology surgery MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Mouth Neoplasms * surgery MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell * surgery MeSH
- Free Tissue Flaps * MeSH
- Plastic Surgery Procedures * MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly spreading bacterial infection of the fascial planes and can be fatal if is not treated urgently. Here, we present the case of a 65-year-old female, with oral squamous cell carcinoma, treated surgically with curative intent. On the second post-operative day from a mandibulectomy, selective neck dissection and reconstruction with a fibula free flap, she developed rapidly progressing NF, at the surgical site.
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