Extensive actinomycosis of the face requiring radical resection and facial nerve reconstruction.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of extensive actinomycosis of the face, which appeared after dental surgery. Since antibiotic therapy was ineffective, the lesion was radically resected, and the skin, soft tissue and facial nerve were reconstructed using a free rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap and simultaneously harvested intercostal nerves. Successful reanimation of the face was achieved 14 months postoperatively.
Medical subject headings
- Actinomycosis
- Dermatomycoses
- Facial Dermatoses
- Facial Nerve