[Case report of successful therapy of necrotizing fasciitis using a device of vacuum assisted closure].
Successful wound management is reported in a case of extended and life threatening necrotizing fasciitis of the leg of a poly-morbid older woman by use of standards of septic surgery (sufficient excision of necrotic tissue, use of bacteria adapted antibiotics, programmed wound revisions) and use of an industrial supplied device of vacuum assisted closure (V.A.C.).
Kliniken Dr. Drogula GmbH, Neustadt bei Coburg. hofmannp@krankenhaus-neustadt.de
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Friess
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Findeisen
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Tomcik
D000368:Aged; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003422:Critical Care; D003646:Debridement; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009336:Necrosis / Q000601:surgery; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014618:Vacuum; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents