NECROTIZING FASCIITIS AFTER PLASTIBELL CIRCUMCISION

Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of s ubcutaneous tissues and Scarpa's fascia that rarely affects neonates. We report the occurrence of this devastating infection in two neonates after routine Plastibell circumcision. These case reports highlight t he presentation and management of this complication after a relatively routine and frequently performed operation. This report also emphasiz es the differences between cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis and su ggests strategies for management.