Cancrum Oris Treated by Excision and Subsequent Tube Grafting

a period of three weeks before admission to the hospital. Six days after this " fever " began she developed an ulcer inside the mouth on the left side which caused her pain. Chinese medicines were applied and after a few days a dark area began to appear. This began to spread and became foul. She had had practically no nourishment except water for the last four days. 13-3-22. Present Condition.?The patient is much emaciated. At the left corner of the mouth is a dark area about the size of a shilling. The area around is red. indurated, and very swollen. A foul smelling discharge is present. The other cheek is red and swollen. The child's head and face appear enormous compared to the trunk, which is very emaciated. Temperature 98.2, pulse 120. General condition very bad. 14-3-22. Operation.?Under light anaesthesia all the gangrenous area was removed. About five loose teeth were extracted. The condition of the check was extremely foul. " Bipp " dressing applied. 16-3-22. Further Progress.?Two days later