Novel aeration technique for necrotizing fasciitis of the chest wall.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.05.004.
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Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis of the chest wall is rare and associated with high mortality. Herein we present a patient with necrotizing fasciitis who was managed successfully with aggressive surgical debridement combined with an aeration system that provided effective aeration and drainage of the infected tissues.
Medical subject headings
- Drainage
- Fasciitis, Necrotizing
- Foreign-Body Reaction
- Needles
- Thoracic Wall