title: Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity: a review and case presentation.
abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but potentially fatal disease which is often confused with cellulitis. By examining the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, treatment, and a representative case study, this article proposes to lend a broader perspective to this infection. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of surgical debridement in combination with antibiotic therapy to minimize the possible morbidity associated with this condition.
authors.affiliation: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Residency Program, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Lombardi
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Silver
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Silhanek
authors.forename: F G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Connolly
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents