Rabiou S, Lakranbi M, Issoufou I, Ammor FZ, Belliraj L, Ouadnouni Y, Smahi M. [About two cases of primitive necrotizing fasciitis of the chest wall].
Rev Mal Respir 2016;
33:401-4. [PMID:
26810151 DOI:
10.1016/j.rmr.2015.12.007]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe bacterial necrotic infection that affects the skin and soft tissues.
OBSERVATION
We report a rare observation of necrotizing fasciitis located at the thoracic wall. The management requires an appropriate antibiotherapy preceding a large necrosectomy taking all the affected areas, thus preparing the underlying tissues for a possible skin graft.
CONCLUSION
Through these two observations and a literature review, we describe the medical and surgical management of necrotizing fasciitis.
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