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  1. Article: Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Potentially Fatal Disease with Varied Etiology.

    Abdurrazaq, T O / Ibikunle, A A / Braimah, R O

    Annals of medical and health sciences research

    2017  Volume 6, Issue 4, Page(s) 251–256

    Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis was recognized centuries ago by physicians. It is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal soft-tissue infection that is typified by soft-tissue necrosis, especially affecting the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. Cervico-facial ... ...

    Abstract Necrotizing fasciitis was recognized centuries ago by physicians. It is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal soft-tissue infection that is typified by soft-tissue necrosis, especially affecting the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. Cervico-facial necrotizing fasciitis is said to be uncommon, but when it occurs, it is often of odontogenic origin and has severe consequences if not promptly treated. Possible underlying systemic diseases and the source of infection should be addressed and treated appropriately. We present two cases of extensive cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis, one of which was idiopathic in origin and the other with gross involvement of the chest and abdominal walls. Both were treated successfully. Immediate resuscitation of the patients, administration of empirical antibiotics, treatment of underlying systemic conditions and early, aggressive and serial debridement were the bedrock of management in these cases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-04-05
    Publishing country India
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2732886-7
    ISSN 2277-9205 ; 2141-9248
    ISSN (online) 2277-9205
    ISSN 2141-9248
    DOI 10.4103/amhsr.amhsr_33_16
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  2. Article ; Online: Surgical outcome and complications following cleft lip and palate repair in a teaching hospital in Nigeria.

    Abdurrazaq, Taiwo O / Micheal, Adeyemi O / Lanre, Adeyemo W / Olugbenga, Ogunlewe M / Akin, Ladeinde L

    African journal of paediatric surgery : AJPS

    2013  Volume 10, Issue 4, Page(s) 345–357

    Abstract: Background: Measurement of treatment outcome is important in estimating the success of cleft management. The aim of this study was to assess the surgical outcome of cleft lip and palate surgery.: Patients and methods: The surgical outcome of 131 ... ...

    Abstract Background: Measurement of treatment outcome is important in estimating the success of cleft management. The aim of this study was to assess the surgical outcome of cleft lip and palate surgery.
    Patients and methods: The surgical outcome of 131 consecutive patients with cleft lip and palate surgeries between October 2008 and December 2010 were prospectively evaluated at least 4 weeks postoperatively. Data collected included information about the age, sex, type of cleft defects, and type of surgery performed as well as postoperative complications. For cleft lip repair, the Pennsylvania lip and nose (PLAN) score was used to assess the surgical outcome, while the integrity of the closure was used for cleft palate repair.
    Results: A total of 92 patients had cleft lip repair and 64 had palate repair. Overall, 68.8% cases of cleft lip and palate repair had good outcomes; 67.9% of lip repairs had good lip and nose scores, while 70.2% of palatal repair had a good surgical outcome. Oro-fistula was observed in 29.8% of cleft palate repairs Inter-rater reliability coefficient was substantially significant.
    Conclusions: The fact that 25.7% of those treated were aged >1 year suggests a continued need to enlighten the public on the availability of cleft lip and palate expertise and treatment. Although an overall good treatment outcome was demonstrated in this study, the nasal score was poorer than the lip score. Complication rate of about 14% following surgical repair is consistent with previous reports in the literature.
    MeSH term(s) Cleft Lip/surgery ; Cleft Palate/surgery ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hospitals, Teaching ; Humans ; Incidence ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Nigeria/epidemiology ; Postoperative Complications/epidemiology ; Prognosis ; Prospective Studies ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures/adverse effects ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures/methods ; Survival Rate/trends
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-10
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2392865-7
    ISSN 0974-5998 ; 0189-6725
    ISSN (online) 0974-5998
    ISSN 0189-6725
    DOI 10.4103/0189-6725.125447
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