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Ann R Coll Surg Engl · Jul 2004
Case ReportsLife-threatening necrotizing fasciitis of the neck: an unusual consequence of a sore throat.
- R Persaud, D Krahé, C Georgalas, S Kaniyur, S Das, and G Alusi.
- St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK. randm.persaud@ukgateway.net
- Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2004 Jul 1;86(4):253-7.
BackgroundNecrotizing fasciitis is life-threatening bacterial infection which spreads with frightening speed along the fascial planes resulting in extensive tissue necrosis and often death. The infection is caused by either Group A streptococci or a combination of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Necrotizing fasciitis of the neck is rare and commonly has a dental origin.Case ReportHere we present a unique case of the condition that was preceded by a sore throat in a young immunocompetent woman. We also describe, for the first time, a successful outcome involving primary skin closure and daily irrigation of the wound with hydrogen peroxide.
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