Developing a tool to diagnose cases of necrotising fasciitis.
The rising incidence and high mortality of this soft-tissue disease means it is vital to make a speedy diagnosis. The study described in this paper set out to develop a protocol to aid clinicians to make a rapid diagnosis and initiate prompt treatment.
Softtissue Department, Clinic of Septic Surgery MHATEM N.I. Pirogov, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006940:Hyperemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology