TY - JOUR
T1 - Craniocervical Necrotizing Fasciitis
AU - Spankus, Elizabeth M.
AU - Flint, Paul W.
AU - Smith, Richard J.h.
AU - Miller, Robert H.
PY - 1984/6
Y1 - 1984/6
N2 - Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis (CCNF) is a severe, progressive bacterial infection of the cervical fascia. The most significant manifestations of this disease are extensive fascial necrosis with widespread undermining of the surrounding tissues and extreme systemic toxicity. We are adding three cases to the 29 previously reported cases of CCNF. We will discuss the regional anatomy, focusing on the relationship of the cervical fascial planes to vital structures. Available data suggest that CCNF is a synergistic infection produced in most instances by a combination of facultative anaerobic and obligate anaerobic organisms. Although antimicrobial therapy should provide broad-spectrum activity against mixed flora, treatment also includes aggressive excision and debridement of involved fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and necrotic skin.
AB - Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis (CCNF) is a severe, progressive bacterial infection of the cervical fascia. The most significant manifestations of this disease are extensive fascial necrosis with widespread undermining of the surrounding tissues and extreme systemic toxicity. We are adding three cases to the 29 previously reported cases of CCNF. We will discuss the regional anatomy, focusing on the relationship of the cervical fascial planes to vital structures. Available data suggest that CCNF is a synergistic infection produced in most instances by a combination of facultative anaerobic and obligate anaerobic organisms. Although antimicrobial therapy should provide broad-spectrum activity against mixed flora, treatment also includes aggressive excision and debridement of involved fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and necrotic skin.
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U2 - 10.1177/019459988409200303
DO - 10.1177/019459988409200303
M3 - Article
C2 - 6431362
AN - SCOPUS:0021141303
SN - 0194-5998
VL - 92
SP - 261
EP - 265
JO - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States)
JF - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States)
IS - 3
ER -