Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2020, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (6): 135-138.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2020.072

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Progress in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of cervical necrotizing fasciitis

YUAN KanglongOverview,XIAO XupingGuidance   

  1. Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University/Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha 410005, Hunan, Chian
  • Published:2021-01-11

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Abstract: Cervical necrotizing fasciitis(CNF)is a severe soft tissue inflammation of the neck caused by mixed bacterial infections. It is characterized by necrosis of neck subcutaneous tissue with deep and shallow fasciitis. Elderly individuals and those with chronic comorbid diseases(such as diabetes)are more susceptible to CNF. The early clinical diagnosis rate is lowand the disease progresses rapidly. Life-threatening complications are such as descending necrotizing mediastinitisand septic shock are frequently observed. The mortality rate is extremely high. This article reviews the clinical diagnosis and treatment of CNF to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: Fasciitis, Necrotizing, Neck, Diagnosis, Treatment

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