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[Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis: a complication of a dacryocystorhinostomy].

V W Matar and P Betz

J Fr Ophtalmol 34(4):258.e1-5 (2011) PMID 21411184

We report a rare case of periorbital necrotizing fasciitis following a dacryocystorhinostomy procedure. We describe the common features of this rare infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues and discuss the different management strategies as well as the controversial role of anti-inflammatory medication in treating this condition. Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

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