Aggressive surgical management of necrotizing fasciitis serves to decrease mortality: a retrospective study

• Published in: The American surgeon Vol. 64; no. 5; pp. 397 - 400; discussion 400-1
• Main Authors: Bilton, B D, Zibari, G B, McMillan, R W, Aultman, D F, Dunn, G, McDonald, J C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.1998
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage; Combined Modality Therapy; Debridement - methods; Fasciitis, Necrotizing - mortality; Fasciitis, Necrotizing - surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Survival Rate; Treatment Outcome

Necrotizing fasciitis is an aggressive soft-tissue infection that in the past has carried a significant mortality rate. One of the most important determinants of outcome is recognition of the disease process. This is followed by aggressive resuscitation measures and radical debridement at the initia...