Novel aeration technique for necrotizing fasciitis of the chest wall.

Konstantinov, Igor E; Saxena, Pankaj; Shehatha, Jaffar; Mitchell, Andrew; Cherian, Sam · Ann Thorac Surg · 2008

case_report · Level V

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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.

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