Periocular necrotizing fasciitis following surgical site infection in aesthetic rhinoplasty: a report of two cases
Although periocular NF is rare, a high index of suspicion is essential for early diagnosis, particularly in patients with a recent history of facial surgery or trauma. Prompt recognition and management can prevent catastrophic outcomes, including orbital involvement and vision-threatening complications.
Authors
- Alireza Beikmarzehei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0906-5794)
- Zohreh Nozarian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2004-4479)
- Seyed Mohsen Rafizadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5480-590X)
- Mohammad Taher Rajabi
- Amirhossein Aghajani
- Elahe Havashki
- Amin Zand
Institutions
- Farabi Hospital (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-026-00576-z
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00