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Early Surgical Management and Triple Antibiotic Regimen in the Management of Necrotizing Fasciitis of Scalp Baliga Mohan; Baptist Joanna
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14673

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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare yet alarming condition faced by a maxillofacial surgeon. This articlewould emphasize the importance of early aggressive surgical management with triple antibiotic regimen ofpenicillinase-resistant penicillin, aminoglycoside and metronidazole in the successful management of NF.We would also like the emphasize the importance of 1% hydrogen Peroxide + Saline + Betadine followedby copius irrigation with Betadine+Saline + Metronidazole in NF along with a negative pressure drain tomanage NF effectively.