Hyperbaric Oxygen as Adjunctive Therapeutic in Management of Craniocervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: Case Series and Treatment Protocol

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Hyperbaric Oxygen as Adjunctive Therapeutic in Management of Craniocervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: Case Series and Treatment Protocol Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Odontogenic infections are commonly encountered in OMS practices. Rarely, odontogenic infections can progress into craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis (CCNF). CCNF of the head and neck is a rare, potentially lethal disease process involving infection and subsequent destruction of fascial planes. Mortality ranges from 33% to 50% if the mediastinum is involved.1,2 CCNF diagnosis is based on clinical suspicion. Typical findings include dishwater-like purulence and easy spread of fascial planes using fingers.3 Treatment for CCNF usually consists of aggressive surgical debridement, source control, and intravenous antibiotics. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.