Abstract
Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is a major health problem throughout the world. The purpose of this review is to assist providers with the care of these patients through a better understanding of the pathophysiology and management options. Methods: This is a collaborative review of the literature between members of the Surgical Infection Society of North America and World Society of Emergency Surgery. Results: Necrotizing fasciitis continues to be difficult to manage with the mainstay being early diagnosis and surgical intervention. Recognition of at-risk populations assists with the initiation of treatment, thereby impacting outcomes. Conclusions: Although there are some additional treatment strategies available, surgical debridement and antimicrobial therapy are central to the successful eradication of the disease process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 81-93 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Surgical infections |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2020 |
Keywords
- fasciitis
- infection
- necrotizing