What Researchers Did
Researchers described a series of 11 patients with necrotizing fasciitis, focusing on clinical diagnosis, initiating factors, associated diseases, etiologic pathogens, and treatment.
What They Found
Among the 11 patients, *Escherichia coli* was identified as the most prominent single pathogen. Hyperbaric oxygen did not show any added beneficial effect, and diabetes mellitus did not affect morbidity or mortality. Aggressive and radical surgical excision, repeated debridement, intravenous antibiotics, and hyperalimentation were deemed essential for a favorable outcome.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was conducted in Israel.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this report is the small sample size of only 11 patients, which limits the generalizability of the findings.