Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis in the lower chin: A multidisciplinary surgical approach

Kumar, Saket; Syaed, Beenish; Shamanewadi, Jalashri; Shivshette, Mamata

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Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis in the lower chin: A multidisciplinary surgical approach

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Saket Kumar ^*

Beenish Syaed

Jalashri Shamanewadi

Mamata Shivshette

Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences. 12(2):122-125, 2025. | 10.18231/j.johs.v.12.i.2.8

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Rapid fascial and subcutaneous tissue necrosis is a hallmark of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), an uncommon but potentially fatal soft tissue infection. The clinical presentation, extensive surgical management, and postoperative care of a patient with NF affecting the lower jaw and chin region are described in detail in this report.

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Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences

Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis in the lower chin: A multidisciplinary surgical approach

Author Details: Saket Kumar * Beenish Syaed Jalashri Shamanewadi Mamata Shivshette

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Author Details:

Saket Kumar ^*

Beenish Syaed

Jalashri Shamanewadi

Mamata Shivshette