title: Necrotising fasciitis after caesarean section--association with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. A report of 3 cases.
abstract: Three cases of necrotising fasciitis following caesarean section are described. Each patient had received non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the immediate postoperative period. While the association of necrotising fasciitis and the use of NSAIDs may be coincidental, the use of this group of drugs, which impair normal defence mechanisms, should be avoided if at all possible in the postpartum patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cape Town.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: van Ammers
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sacho
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D003646:Debridement; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal