Synergistic necrotizing cellulitis resulting from peri-tonsillar abscess

Journal of Laryngology and Otology

Volumn 110, Issue 9, 1996, Pages 887-890

  Hadfield, P J ^a,b   Motamed, M ^a   Glover, G W ^a  

^a NORTHWICK PARK HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cellulitis; Fasciitis; Necrotizing; Peritonsillar abscess; Synergistic necrotizing

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; CELLULITIS; DEBRIDEMENT; EARLY DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN; MALE; MUSCLE NECROSIS; NECROTIZING FASCIITIS; PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS; SURVIVAL RATE;

EID: 0029826133     PISSN: 00222151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s002221510013525x     Document Type: Article

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