Unravelling necrotizing fasciitis: The consequences of untreated odontogenic infections

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Oral SurgeryEarly View LETTER TO THE EDITOR Unravelling necrotizing fasciitis: The consequences of untreated odontogenic infections Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira, Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira orcid.org/0000-0003-2509-8633 University of Grande Rio-UNIGRANRIO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorCarlos Fernando Mourão, Corresponding Author Carlos Fernando Mourão [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0001-5775-0222 Department of Periodontology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Correspondence Carlos Fernando Mourão, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland St, 15th floor, Office 1513D, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorBianca Pereira da Silva, Bianca Pereira da Silva University of Grande Rio-UNIGRANRIO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorCarolina de Fátima Soares Pinto, Carolina de Fátima Soares Pinto University of Grande Rio-UNIGRANRIO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorRaphael Capelli Guerra, Raphael Capelli Guerra orcid.org/0000-0002-9071-7827 Sirio Libanês Hospital, São Paulo, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorJonathan Ribeiro da Silva, Jonathan Ribeiro da Silva orcid.org/0000-0002-6174-0112 University Serra dos Órgãos – UNIFESO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this author Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira, Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira orcid.org/0000-0003-2509-8633 University of Grande Rio-UNIGRANRIO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorCarlos Fernando Mourão, Corresponding Author Carlos Fernando Mourão [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0001-5775-0222 Department of Periodontology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Correspondence Carlos Fernando Mourão, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland St, 15th floor, Office 1513D, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorBianca Pereira da Silva, Bianca Pereira da Silva University of Grande Rio-UNIGRANRIO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorCarolina de Fátima Soares Pinto, Carolina de Fátima Soares Pinto University of Grande Rio-UNIGRANRIO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorRaphael Capelli Guerra, Raphael Capelli Guerra orcid.org/0000-0002-9071-7827 Sirio Libanês Hospital, São Paulo, BrazilSearch for more papers by this authorJonathan Ribeiro da Silva, Jonathan Ribeiro da Silva orcid.org/0000-0002-6174-0112 University Serra dos Órgãos – UNIFESO, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 November 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/ors.12859Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. REFERENCES 1Topazian RG, Goldberg MH, Hupp JR. Infecções orais e maxilofaciais. 4th ed. São Paulo: Santos; 2006. 2Yadav S, Verma A, Sachdeva A. Facial necrotizing fasciitis from an odontogenic infection. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2012; 113(2): e1–e4. 3Umeda M, Minamikawa T, Komatsubara H, Shibuya Y, Yokoo S, Komori T. Necrotizing fasciitis caused by dental infection: a retrospective analysis of 9 cases and a review of the literature. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2003; 95(3): 283–290. 4Zbären P, Rothen HU, Läng H, Becker M. Necrotizing fasciitis of soft tissues of the face and neck. HNO. 1995; 43(10): 619–623. 5Reed JM, Anand VK. Odontogenic cervical necrotizing fasciitis with intrathoracic extension. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992; 107(4): 596–600. 6Balcerak RJ, Sisto JM, Bosack RC. Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis: report of three cases and literature review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1988; 46(6): 450–459. Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue ReferencesRelatedInformation