Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially deadly infection; however, with early recognition and appropriate treatment, the morbidity and mortality can be signi fi cantly decreased. This chapter provides a review of the etiologies and pathogenesis of necrotizing fasciitis. Additionally, the clues necessary to diagnose this potentially deadly infection are provided as well as the treatment modalities currently available.
Author supplied keywords
Cite
CITATION STYLE
APA
Little, K. J., & Abzug, J. M. (2012). Necrotizing fasciitis. In Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Emergencies (pp. 187–199). Springer New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8005-2_12
Register to see more suggestions
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.
Already have an account? Sign in
Sign up for free