Article(electronic)November 1999
Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck: review of the literature and report of a case
In: Special care in dentistry: SCD, Volume 19, Issue 6, p. 267-274
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Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading, life‐threatening, bacterial disease. Mortality rates have been estimated to vary between 8.7% and 74%. Mortality depends on many factors, one of which Is early recognition. Necrotizing fasciitis of dental origin has a low prevalence and as such presents diagnostic challenges for the dentist. The literature is reviewed, and a case history Is presented.
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