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Idiopathic neonatal necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp: a case report

Authors: Serdar Ozturk, Fatih Zor, Yildirim Karslioglu, Mustafa Sengezer

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2005

Abstract

Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis is a rare and fatal disorder. When there is no initiating event, the condition is called as “idiopathic.” Moreover, the scalp is an uncommon localization for necrotizing fasciitis. Despite the high mortality rate of 70%, early diagnosis and accurate treatment are lifesaving. A 22-day-old girl with idiopathic necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp is presented and the treatment modalities are discussed.

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Title: Idiopathic neonatal necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp: a case report
Authors: Serdar Ozturk
Fatih Zor
Yildirim Karslioglu
Mustafa Sengezer
Publication date: 01-12-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 5/2005
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-005-0801-8

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