Fasciitis necroticans
Rosseel, B.; Peters, O.; Van der Tempel, G.; Caes, F.; Wylock, P.
Acta Chirurgica Belgica 86(1): 52-56
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5458 PMID: 3962562 Document Number: 277814
Fasciitis necroticans (F.N.) is a rapidly progressing necrotizing process of subcutaneous tissue and fascia which results in large soft tissue defects and severe systemic toxicity. During the last five years nine patients with F.N. were admitted at our department of surgery. Antibiotic prophylaxis immediately after the eliciting trauma was associated with a significant delay in treatment. Early recognition and surgical treatment are the most important factors influencing survival.