Extensive Necrotising Fascitis as a serious complication in late management of Ludwig’s Angina: A 3 case Series & Management Strategies.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Ludwig's Angina is a serious, potentially life-threatening infection of the floor of the mouth & the neck. It is notorious for its aggressiveness & rapid progression and occasionally serious complications.Though other complications have been regularly highlighted in the literature, necrotizing fascitis as a complication of Ludwig's Angina is reported infrequently. Three cases presenting with Necrotizing Fascitis as a complication of Ludwig's Angina are presented herewith. First Case is a 55 male patient who developed extensive necrotising fascitis and pharyngocutaneous fistula and needed skin grafting. Second case is a 1 year old male who developed sepsis like features and required debridement under general Anaesthesia. Third case is an Out Patient who refused treatment and left against medical advice.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Mohonish N Chettri, Dr Moirangthem Niteshore, Dr. Thingabam Sudhiranjan
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- DOI 10.9790/0853-16051197101.
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