title: [Necrotizing fasciitis caused by group G streptococci].
abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis is a soft tissue infection which is highly lethal. Its lethality can only be reduced by early diagnosis and radical débridement. A delayed diagnosis will result in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Any surgery neglecting radical débridement up to amputation is inadequate and cannot reduce lethality. This paper reports on two cases of necrotizing fasciitis of the leg caused by group G streptococci.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Kliniken des Main-Taunus-Kreises GmbH, Hofheimer Strasse 71, 65719, Hofheim a.T., Germany. uhoras@kliniken-mtk.de
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Horas
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Herbst
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hamann
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000150:complications