Ascending necrotising fasciitis as a result of odontogenic infection: a report of two cases

Abstract

Necrotising fasciitis is a severe soft tissue infection which spreads rapidly through fascial planes, is characterised by soft tissue necrosis and is potentially life-threatening. It is a rare entity in the head and neck region. The management of this condition is difficult and early diagnosis and aggressive surgical and medical management are essential. This paper reports two cases of necrotising fasciitis as a result of ascending odontogenic infection involving the temporalis muscle.