A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Mimicking a Burn in an Elderly Patient

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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Main Authors:	Madiha Khan, Shubham Bhatia, Kelly L. Cervellione, Martine A. Louis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:	Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3786364

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