Utilizing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation and Dwell Time for Extensive Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading infection of the soft tissue, which carries significant morbidity and mortality. This condition is treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics, irrigation and surgical debridement of the affected area, and hemodynamic support. Negative pressure wound therapy...

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Published in:Cureus
Main Authors: Livingstone, John P, Hasegawa, Ian G, Murray, Patrick
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Cureus 2018
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General Surgery
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6314797/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30613445
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.3483
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