title: Management of a patient with postoperative necrotizing fasciitis.
abstract: This case study highlights the care of a diabetic woman who had previously undergone elective surgery for a hernia repair, and who later presented with necrotizing fasciitis. The need for a flexible approach to dressing choice is emphasized in terms of patient comfort and ease of management in the community.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing