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DCF layers
Relevance
19th century; 3 layers of DCF described by
anatomists
20th century; rediscovered by surgeons
dissecting abscess pockets
–
Pathology tends to stay ´compartmental´
Contents
Fascial anatomy
Spatial anatomy
Anatomy of the head and neck
Spatial approach
Deep Cervical Fascia (DCF): 3 layers
These layers define ´spaces´
Superficial layer
of DCF
Deep layer
of DCF
Middle layer
of DCF