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Nazerani, S; Maghari, A; Kalantar Motamedi, MH; Vahedian Ardakani, J; Rashidian, N; Nazerani, T.
Necrotizing fasciitis of the upper extremity, case report and review of the literature.
Trauma Mon. 2012; 17(2): 309-312.
Doi: 10.5812/traumamon.6398
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- Abstract:
- Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening infection most commonly seen in patients with diabetes mellitus, intravenous drug abuse, and immunocompromised conditions. The extremities are the primary sites of involvement in as many as two thirds of the cases. In a significant proportion of patients, the extremities are involved as a result of trauma, needle puncture or extravasation of drugs. The infection is usually polymicrobial. Treatment involves broad-spectrum antibiotics and multiple surgical debridements or amputation. We present a patient with necrotizing fasciitis of the upper limb and present our experience with this often lethal condition.