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  • Title: Necrotizing Infections of the Hand and Wrist: Diagnosis and Treatment Options.
    Author: Choueka J, De Tolla JE.
    Journal: J Am Acad Orthop Surg; 2020 Jan 15; 28(2):e55-e63. PubMed ID: 31403486.
    Abstract:
    Necrotizing infections of the hand and wrist are important clinical entities because of their rapidly progressive and potentially lethal nature. These infections encompass a spectrum of diseases with overlapping signs and symptoms, which can be subtle and nonspecific. If the brief prodromal period of these infections goes unrecognized, a local area of devitalized tissue can evolve into fulminant infection, multiorgan failure, and potentially death. Early recognition and treatment including administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical débridement are paramount to improving patient outcomes.
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