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  • Title: [Necrotizing fasciitis. Case report and review of the literature].
    Author: Wolters U, Schmitz-Rixen T, Feaux de Lacroix W, Hadgianghelou O.
    Journal: Chirurg; 1992 Oct; 63(10):832-6. PubMed ID: 1424978.
    Abstract:
    The necrotizing fasciitis is an infection with no or only a small trauma. It is a rapidly progressing process especially with necrosis and edema of subcutaneous fat and adjacent fascia underlined by systemic toxicity but spearing of skin and muscle by the initial process. Late recognition and lack of immediate aggressive surgical treatment contribute to the distressingly high mortality. Early and complete debridement offers the best chance for cure.
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