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Review
. 2022 Sep-Oct;67(5):1547-1552.
doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2022.02.006. Epub 2022 Feb 17.

Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis

Edward J Wladis  1
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Review

Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis

Edward J Wladis. Surv Ophthalmol. 2022 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis carries serious risks of loss of vision, eye, and life, and thus represents a true emergency. As such, clinicians must have an appropriate index of suspicion for necrotizing fasciitis and, upon recognition, need to address the disease rapidly and thoroughly. I review the classic features, systemic implications, and management paradigms of necrotizing fasciitis in the hopes of improving outcomes.

Keywords: Antibiotic; Debridement; Exenteration; Mortality; Necrotizing fasciitis; Periorbital.

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