Comparison of Point of Care Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Diagnosis of Necrotising Soft Tissue Infections: A Cross-sectional Study

Comparison of Point of Care Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Diagnosis of Necrotising Soft Tissue Infections: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Necrotising fasciitis requires a high index of clinical suspicion in the early stages since it is difficult to distinguish it from common skin diseases like cellulitis or harmless wound infections. Despite improvements in antibiotic therapy and intensive care, Necrotising Soft Tissue I...

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Main Authors:	Amarnath Chellathurai, Thangalakshmi Adaikalam, Nellaiappan Chelliah, Bharathi Priya Raju, Sathyan Gnanasigamani, Shyamala Murugesan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2023-07-01
Series:	International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery
Subjects:	cellulitis diabetes complication subcutaneous fat
Online Access:	https://ijars.net/article_fulltext.aspx?issn=0973-709x&year=2023&month=July&volume=12&issue=4&page=RO01%20-%20RO04&id=2898

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