Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Limb – A Prospective Study of Prognostic Factors Affecting Mortality
Necrotizing fasciitis is a life and limb threatening soft tissue infection with a high mortality rate. This study tries to identify the possible risk factors that contribute to mortality in patients with necrotizing fasciitis involving a lower limb. We prospectively reviewed 41 patients that present...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2009-05-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://morthoj.org/2009v3n1/Necrotizing_Fasciitis_lower_limb.pdf |