[Necrotizing Fasciitis - A clinical Diagnosis]

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Journal Orthopade

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2016 Aug 19

PMID 27535405

Citations 3

Authors

C Scheid

M Dudda

M Jager

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Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening clinical pattern, which may lead to multi-organ failure and death with delayed diagnosis or inadequate treatment. We report on a 68-year old patient who developed necrotizing fasciitis of the right elbow with multiorgan failure and long-term ventilation after an accidental and minor injury. The patient survived as a result of an early diagnosis and surgical intervention. In this case report we want to clarify the diagnosis and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis and give an overview of the recent literature on the topic.

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