Abstract
The dramatic course of necrotizing soft tissue infection represents a medical emergency, since it is limb- and life-threatening. Most necrotizing soft tissue infections are caused by mixed aerobic and anaerobic Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms. Most case have been reported in immuno-compromised hosts after penetrating trauma or surgery. We describe a unique series of cases of necrotizing soft tissue infection. The mainstay of treatment is early and daily debridement of devitalized tissue and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy should be considered.
Translated title of the contribution | Necrotizing soft tissue infection |
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Original language | Hebrew |
Pages (from-to) | 695-697 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | הרפואה |
Volume | 134 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - 1 May 1998 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (all)