Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis in the lower chin: A multidisciplinary surgical approach


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Saket Kumar, Beenish Syaed, Jalashri Shamanewadi, Mamata Shivshette

Volume :

12

Issue :

2

Abstract :

Rapid fascial and subcutaneous tissue necrosis is a hallmark of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), an uncommon but potentially fatal soft tissue infection. The clinical presentation, extensive surgical management, and postoperative care of a patient with NF affecting the lower jaw and chin region are described in detail in this report.

Keyword :

Radical debridement, Infection control, Lower jaw, chin, Necrotizing fasciitis.