What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case report of a man with poorly controlled diabetes whose periapical infection progressed to cervical necrotizing fasciitis.
What They Found
They found that a periapical infection in a diabetic man rapidly progressed to a maxillofacial space abscess and then cervical necrotizing fasciitis. After several surgical debridement procedures, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and a 34-day hospital stay, the patient achieved a successful outcome.
Canadian Relevance
This study does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study's findings are limited in their generalizability to a broader patient population.