Unusual case of resistant actinomycosis following facial trauma

Abstract

A 16-year old girl was treated for 10 years for resistant actinomycosis. She took long-term antimicrobial therapies, underwent repeated excisions, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, repeated skin grafting, immunological treatment, and free flap transfer.

Keywords

• actinomycosis
• cervicofacial actinomycosis
• free flap
• facial contour restoration
• facial trauma
• facial nerve
• LAF