Fatal Necrotizing Fasciitis Mediated by Escherichia coli After Parotidectomy and Neck Dissection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) is a rare, but life-threatening, complication of head and neck surgery. We present a 70-year-old male with a history of immunosuppression who presented with polymicrobial NSTI following parotidectomy and neck dissection for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The objective of this report was to promote awareness for NSTI following parotidectomy and selective neck dissection and highlight the management …