A case report demonstrates infection control in cervical necrotizing fasciitis, implying salivary gland excision may be necessary.
Persistent cervical necrotizing fasciitis may indicate an unrecognized infectious reservoir. In refractory cases, excision of a suspected salivary gland may be required to achieve definitive infection control when repeated debridement fails.
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