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Necrotizing Fasciitis (Streptococcal Gangrene) of the FaceReport of a Case and Review of the Literature
Mandouh Bahna, MD;
Rinaldo F. Canalis, MD
Arch Otolaryngol. 1980;106(10):648-651.
Abstract
• Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare infection frequently preceded by trauma and usually caused by β-hemolytic Streptococcus. The disease is characterized by cutaneous necrosis, suppurative fasciitis, and vascular thrombosis. Associated systemic problems are common, with chronic alcoholism and diabetes being the most prominent. Involvement of head and neck structures is exceedingly rare, with only seven cases reported in the literature. We report an additional case that terminated fatally. Management requires high doses of aqueous penicillin G potassium given intravenously, early surgical drainage, and debridement of necrotic tissue. Mortality may be as high as 30%, and it is negatively influenced by delay in diagnosis and treatment.
(Arch Otolaryngol 106:648-651, 1980)
Author Affiliations
From the Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles; and the Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, Calif.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 3, 1980.
Read before the annual meeting of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Palm Springs, Calif, Jan 19, 1980.
Reprint requests to Division of Otolaryngology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90509 (Dr Canalis).
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