2024
DOI: 10.21037/gs-23-365
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A parotid abscess out of control resulting in craniocervical necrotising fasciitis in the context of diabetes mellitus—a case report and review of the literature

Shivanchan Rajmohan,
Chuanyu Gao,
Kajaanan Rajmohan
et al.

Abstract: Background Necrotising fasciitis is an aggressive life-threatening infective process rarely making an appearance in the head and neck region and its development secondary to parotid abscess is exceptionally rare and scarcely reported in the literature. This case report serves to guide otolaryngologists with respect to its recognition and offers an alternative approach to craniocervical necrotising fasciitis with multiple neck explorations, use of antimicrobial impregnated packing enabling delayed … Show more

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