A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Mimicking a Burn in an Elderly Patient
Necrotizing fasciitis travels along the fascial plane and surrounding soft tissue, leading to ischemia and necrosis. Fournier’s gangrene is a type of necrotizing fasciitis invading the deep and superficial planes of the perineal/genital region. It is rapidly progressive in nature and may have life-t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3786364 |