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Case Report World J Emerg Surg 2011

Necrotizing fasciitis: literature review of contemporary strategies for diagnosing and management with three case reports: torso, abdominal wall, upper and lower limbs

Roje Z, Roje Z, Matić D, Librenjak D, Dokuzović S, Varvodić J — World J Emerg Surg, 2011

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers presented three detailed patient cases of necrotizing fasciitis, a severe soft tissue infection, alongside a review of current diagnostic and management strategies.

What They Found

The study presented three cases of necrotizing fasciitis, detailing the severe nature of the infection and the urgent need for intervention. All three patients received critical care and early surgical debridement, with interventions occurring within 3 to 6 hours of admittance for two cases. The authors emphasized that early diagnosis and aggressive multidisciplinary treatment are crucial for managing this life-threatening condition.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified.

Study Limitations

As a literature review supplemented by only three case reports, this study's findings are not generalizable to a larger patient population.

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Study Details

Study Type Case Report
Category Infection
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 22196774
Year Published 2011
Journal World J Emerg Surg

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Last reviewed: April 17, 2026 | Reviewed by: Canada Hyperbarics Editorial Team | Editorial process | Research sources | Counts & methodology