Abdurrazaq TO

Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital,Sokoto, Nigeria

Publications

• Case Report   
  Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Potentially Fatal Disease with Varied Etiology
  Author(s): Abdurrazaq TO, Ibikunle AA* and Braimah RO
  
  Necrotizing fasciitis was recognized centuries ago by physicians. It is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal softâÂ?Â?tissue infection that is typified by softâÂ?Â?tissue necrosis, especially affecting the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. CervicoâÂ?Â?facial necrotizing fasciitis is said to be uncommon, but when it occurs, it is often of odontogenic origin and has severe consequences if not promptly treated. Possible underlying systemic diseases and the source of infection should be addressed and treated appropriately. We present two cases of extensive cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis, one of which was idiopathic in origin and the other with gross involvement of the chest and abdominal walls. Both were treated successfully. Immediate resuscitation of the patients, administration of empirical antibiotics, treatment of underlying systemic conditions and early, aggressive and.. Read More»