Refractory Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis Successfully Controlled by Submandibular Gland Excision: A Case Report

Key Points

• To address persistent cervical necrotizing fasciitis and explore the role of salivary gland excision for infection control.
• Case report detailing the excision of a suspected infectious salivary gland.
• Assessment of infection control following repeated debridement attempts.
• Successful control of necrotizing fasciitis after submandibular gland excision.
• Indication that salivary gland infection may be a persistent reservoir for the condition.