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Necrotizing fasciitis of the extremities: 34 cases at a single centre over the past 5 years

Worldwide the incidence of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is on the rise. This rapidly progressive infection is a true infectious disease emergency due to its high morbidity and mortality. The mainstay of therapy is prompt surgical debridement, intravenous antibiotics, and supportive care with fluid and...

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Main Authors: Ryssel, Henning (Author) , Germann, Günter (Author) , Kloeters, Oliver (Author) , Radu, Christian Andreas (Author) , Reichenberger, Matthias (Author) , Gazyakan, Emre (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 25 May 2010
In: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Year: 2010, Volume: 130, Issue: 12, Pages: 1515-1522
ISSN:1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/s00402-010-1101-8
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-010-1101-8
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Author Notes:Henning Ryssel, Günter Germann, Oliver Kloeters, Christian Andreas Radu, Matthias Reichenberger, Emre Gazyakan
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Summary:Worldwide the incidence of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is on the rise. This rapidly progressive infection is a true infectious disease emergency due to its high morbidity and mortality. The mainstay of therapy is prompt surgical debridement, intravenous antibiotics, and supportive care with fluid and electrolyte management. Because of its high mortality rate, patients are increasingly referred to burn centres for specialized wound and critical care issues.
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ISSN:1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/s00402-010-1101-8

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