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Diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis

Authors :
John O. Hunter
Clare Quarterman
Alan Wills
Mohammed Waseem
Source :
British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 72:391-395
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Mark Allen Group, 2011.

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening soft tissue infection which is rapidly fatal unless diagnosed promptly and treated with immediate debridement of necrotic tissue. As early clinical suspicion is paramount to improved survival, this review aims to increase awareness of the condition.

Details

ISSN :
17597390 and 17508460
Volume :
72
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....5df5886bbffde94f4af3d6a4afe87b74
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2011.72.7.391