Necrotizing fasciitis: microbiological characteristics and predictors of postoperative outcome

Necrotizing fasciitis: microbiological characteristics and predictors of postoperative outcome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>Necrotizing fasciitis is a life threatening soft-tissue infection with a high morbidity and mortality. Prompt treatment based on extensive surgical debridement and antibiotic therapies are the therapeutic principles.</p> <p&g...

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Main Authors: Krieg A, Röhrborn A, Schulte am Esch J, Schubert D, Poll LW, Ohmann C, Braunstein S, Knoefel WT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Necrotizing fasciitis
soft tissue infection
ASA classification
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/14/1/30

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