Surgical debridement as a treatment strategy for cervicofacial actinomycosis—Literature review and case report

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.06.079
• Publication Date: 2020-06-23T00:18:54Z
• Authors: Karolyny Martins ...; Naama Waléria Alv...; João de Jesus Via...; André Luís Ribeir...
• Keywords: Debridement (dental); Actinomycosis; Surgical debridement; Antibiotic Therapy; Adjuvant Therapy

Actinomycosis is a rare chronic disease caused by bacterial infection of the Actinomyces genus. Standard treatment usually involves drainage and high doses antibiotic therapy, which takes between 6–12 weeks for complete resolution. A 57-year-old male was admitted with soft tissue infection-like inflammation parasymphysis region, further diagnosed as cervicofacial actinomycosis. Treatment comprised surgical debridement associated took only 4 healing. Although isn't part standard treatment, it has shown to be an interesting tool promoting quick healing control. The authors reported successfully actinomycosis using adjuvant faster healing, reducing therapy time, costs risks resistance, must considered alternative approach in similar cases.