Necrotizing fasciitis in congenital lymphedema. Case report.
Severe necrotizing fasciitis of the left leg and the trunk is described in a patient with congenital lymphedema. About 20% of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia was involved, with rapidly spreading necrosis and secondary toxemia. Lymphedema has not previously been reported as a factor predisposing to necrotizing fasciitis. Treatment is discussed.
Kiaer
T
T
Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
Larsen
J
J
D003646:Debridement; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis