| Necrotizing fasciitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15267055 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but rapidly progressive and potentially fatal disease condition. It is characterized by progressive inflammation and extensive necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, sparing the underlying tissue. It is a poly-bacterial infection and is associated with profound systemic toxicity, considerable morbidity and a high mortality rate. The outcome is influenced by early recognition and radical surgical debridement. We present a report of six cases of NF who presented to our surgical service within the past 5 years. |
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Authors:
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T O Ogundiran; O O Akute; O M Oluwatosin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Tropical doctor Volume: 34 ISSN: 0049-4755 ISO Abbreviation: Trop Doct Publication Date: 2004 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-22 Completed Date: 2004-08-05 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1301706 Medline TA: Trop Doct Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 175-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, PMB 5116, Ibadan, Nigeria. toogundiran@yahoo.co.uk |
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Adolescent Adult Child Fasciitis, Necrotizing / epidemiology*, etiology, mortality, pathology, surgery Female Humans Infant Male Medical Records Middle Aged Nigeria / epidemiology Retrospective Studies |
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