NECROTIZING FASCIITIS - A SINISTER SURGICAL EMERGENCY

Authors
BOXER C JENKS P NIRANJAN N LEIGH I CERIO R
Citation
C. Boxer et al., NECROTIZING FASCIITIS - A SINISTER SURGICAL EMERGENCY, EJD. European journal of dermatology, 5(3), 1995, pp. 231-233
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology & Venereal Diseases
Journal title
EJD. European journal of dermatology → ACNP
ISSN journal
11671122
Volume
5
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
231 - 233
Database
ISI
SICI code
1167-1122(1995)5:3<231:NF-ASS>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by streptococcus Lanc efield Group A, following lower segment Caesarean section, in a previo usly healthy 30-year-old woman. It reminds all clinicians of the serio usness of this skin condition, which still has an unacceptably high mo rtality. Survival depends on early diagnosis. Urgent surgical debridem ent is needed as soon as the diagnosis Is suspected. The microbiologic al aspects are discussed.