NECROTIZING FASCEITIS IN THE CERVICOthoracic REGION: A CASE REPORT

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593432306064

• Palavras-chave: Necrotizing fasciitis 1; odontogenic abscess 2; infection 3.

• Keywords: Necrotizing fasciitis 1; odontogenic abscess 2; infection 3.

• Abstract:

  Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection that affects the fascia and subcutaneous tissue, with a progressive evolution and a high potential for severity. Its involvement in the thoracocervical region is rare and more common in immunosuppressed patients, with odontogenic origin being one of the main triggering factors. Recent studies point to two microbial categories, mono and polymicrobial, but 70% have a polymicrobial profile, with aerobic and anaerobic organisms in their constitution. Treatment consists of rapid clinical diagnosis and surgical intervention, early aggressive debridement, broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotic therapy, daily dressings and clinical stabilization. The analysis of the patient's chart was carried out and the necessary information was obtained to carry out the work, associated with literary research about this pathology in the available means to better describe the theoretical part and obtain broad data about it.