Maternal Death From Postpartum Necrotizing Fasciitis Arising in an Episiotomy: A Case Report

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare condition. We report a fatal case arising from an episiotomy in a previously healthy woman.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Catherine M. Lynch, Donna M. Pinelli, C. Wayne Cruse, William N. Spellacy, John T. Sinnott, Ron G. Shashy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1997-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744997000598