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Extensive necrotising fasciitis in a 4-day-old neonate: a successful outcome from modern dressings, intensive care and early surgical intervention

Authors: Shinichiro Sakata, Romi Das Gupta, J. Fred Leditschke, Roy M. Kimble

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a fulminant and life-threatening soft tissue infection, which leads to vascular thrombosis and cutaneous ischemia. We present our experience with extensive necrotising fasciitis in a 4-day-old neonate and stress the importance of early diagnosis, modern dressings including negative pressure therapy, prompt surgical debridement and intensive care to improve the survival and cosmetic outcome of children with NF.

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Title: Extensive necrotising fasciitis in a 4-day-old neonate: a successful outcome from modern dressings, intensive care and early surgical intervention
Authors: Shinichiro Sakata
Romi Das Gupta
J. Fred Leditschke
Roy M. Kimble
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-008-2289-3

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Extensive necrotising fasciitis in a 4-day-old neonate: a successful outcome from modern dressings, intensive care and early surgical intervention

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