Necrotizing fasciitis in postpartum patients. A report of four cases.
Necrotizing fascitis is a rare but rapidly progressive soft tissue infection not previously reported in an obstetric patient. Since cure is dependent on rapid recognition and early surgical intervention, 4 cases are reported herein, the bacteriology discussed, and the literature reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005205:Fascia / Q000382:microbiology*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D009336:Necrosis; D010462:Peptostreptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011247:Pregnancy; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery