J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2002 Dec;37(6):822-824.

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Low Extremity: A Case Report

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Koyang, Korea. SKCHOO@ilsanpaik.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Interanl Medicine, Inje University, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Koyang, Korea.
  • 3Department of Anatomical Pathology, Inje University, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Koyang, Korea.

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare soft tissue infection with very high rate of mortality unless promptly recognized and agressively treated. Early recognition and prompt medical and surgical treatment are mandatory to acheive a successful outcome. We report upon a case of neco-tizing fasciitis, which developed in a 53-year-old female and was treated successfully with early antibiotic teatment, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and fasciotomy.

Keyword

Necrotizing fasciitis; Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

MeSH Terms

Extremities*
Fasciitis
Fasciitis, Necrotizing*
Female
Humans
Hyperbaric Oxygenation
Middle Aged
Mortality
Soft Tissue Infections
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