Necrotizing fasciitis
| Autor: | T O Ogundiran, O O Akute, O M Oluwatosin |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
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Adult
Male Adolescent 030231 tropical medicine Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Infant Nigeria Middle Aged Medical Records 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Infectious Diseases Humans Female 030212 general & internal medicine Fasciitis Necrotizing Child Retrospective Studies |
| Zdroj: | Tropical doctor. 34(3) |
| ISSN: | 0049-4755 |
| Popis: | Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but rapidly progressive and potentially fatal disease condition. It is characterized by progressive inflammation and extensive necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, sparing the underlying tissue. It is a poly-bacterial infection and is associated with profound systemic toxicity, considerable morbidity and a high mortality rate. The outcome is influenced by early recognition and radical surgical debridement. We present a report of six cases of NF who presented to our surgical service within the past 5 years. |
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