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C-reactive protein and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as key inflammatory indicators in the diagnosis of cervical necrotizing fasciitis

Xiaoping Qiua Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Xin Wanga Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, China
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Jian ShangGuana Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, China
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Zhipeng Xub Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, China
Received 06 Jun 2024, Accepted 20 Jul 2024, Published online: 10 Aug 2024

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