Necrotizing fasciitis of the lower limb: a prospective study of prognostic factors affecting mortality
Necrotizing fasciitis is a life and limb threatening soft tissue infection with a high mortality rate. This study tries to identify the possible risk factors that contribute to mortality in patients with necrotizing fasciitis involving a lower limb. We prospectively reviewed 41 patients that present...
Main Authors: | Chee, E.K., Kwan, M.K., Khoo, E.H. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/11068/1/Necrotizing_Fasciitis_of_the_Lower_Limb_%E2%80%93_A_Prospective.pdf |
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