Abstract:Introduction: Plastic surgeons frequently take facial trauma calls, and their responsibilities may include infection care. The head and neck is a site of presentation for necrotizing fasciitis which requires a high level of suspicion and prompt acti2on for diagnosis and treatment. We performed a meta-analysis of the literature on necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck (HNnf) to summarize clinical factors, causative organisms, and treatment, and included 2 cases presenting to our institution. Methods: A met… Show more
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