Research Article: Pediatric Cervicofacial Necrotizing Fasciitis—A Challenge for a Medical Team
Abstract:
Cervical necrotizing fasciitis is a very rare complication of a bacterial infection that can have a dental cause. This type of infection typically affects fascial plane, which has a poor blood supply and can affect soft tissue and cervical fascia and can spread quickly causing infection of mediastinum. Initially, in the first stage, the overlying tissues are unaffected, and this can delay diagnosis and surgical intervention. Incidence in children is extremely rare and can be frequently associated with various other general pathologies that decrease the immune system response. We present a case of a young 12-year-old boy diagnosed with this type of infection in the head and neck as a complication of a second inferior molar pericoronitis. The treatment and the management of the case was difficult not only due to the presence of the infection but also because of the prolonged intubation.
Introduction:
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe infection of the soft tissues, fasciae and subcutaneous tissues, even the muscles. It is characterized by a rapid and fulminant progression of rapidly spreading necrosis, which can even put the patient in a life-threatening condition [1]. Infections in NF are not limited and are characterized by the presence of inflammation and necrosis, extending in depth. In the affected areas, the skin may have a normal aspect. It is a rare infectious entity, with a difficult diagnostic…
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