Affiliation:
1. Department of SurgeryUnaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon, rapidly progressive, often aggressive bacterial infection that causes extensive necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, relatively sparing the muscle and skin tissues. Rapid diagnosis of the disease is mandatory because the delay in initiation of aggressive treatment negatively influences the outcome. Specific clinical signs may not be always present, which makes an accurate and timely diagnosis difficult. Based on the literature, this article presents a review of the historical background, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical findings, diagnostic strategies, treatment and prognosis of the disease.
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