Necrotizing fasciitis - A rare complication of total hip replacement

Authors
El-Karef, E Tiwari, A Aldam, C
Citation
E. El-karef et al., Necrotizing fasciitis - A rare complication of total hip replacement, J ARTHROPLA, 15(2), 2000, pp. 238-240
Citations number
39
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY
ISSN journal
08835403 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
238 - 240
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-5403(200002)15:2<238:NF-ARC>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, but life-threatening emergency. We report a case history of necrotizing fasciitis in a previously healthy woman. A re view of the literature suggests that this is the first report of necrotizin g fasciitis complicating total hip replacement surgery.