Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3247770 The Journal of Emergency Medicine 2011 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

We describe a case with facial wounds over the left upper lip that became contaminated with saliva. A facial necrotizing fasciitis developed 2 days after injury. This produced a serious and almost fatal infection.

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Facial Necrotizing Fasciitis Secondary to Accidental Bite of the Upper Lip
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