Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Thigh as Unusual Colonoscopic Polypectomy Complication: Review of the Literature with Case Presentation

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Thigh as Unusual Colonoscopic Polypectomy Complication: Review of the Literature with Case Presentation

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection characterized by necrosis of the superficial muscle fascia and surrounding soft tissues. It usually occurs following skin breaches from penetrating traumas or high-degree burns. Less frequently, it could be related to major abdominal surgery. However, no ca...

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Main Authors: Sara Sablone, Elpiniki Lagouvardou, Gerardo Cazzato, Francesco Carravetta, Roberto Maselli, Francesco Merlanti, Davide Fiore Bavaro, Antonio De Donno, Francesco Introna, Onofrio Caputi Iambrenghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
necrotizing fasciitis
soft tissue infections
gastrointestinal endoscopy
autopsy
forensic pathology
malpractice
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/1/131

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