RT Book, Section
A1 Doherty, Gerard M.
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ID 58095468
T1 Necrotizing Fasciitis
T2 Quick Answers Surgery
YR 2010
FD 2010
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 
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RD 2024/04/23
AB •  Usually  caused  by  multiple  bacterial  pathogens•  Infection  usually  mixed  flora,  including  streptococci,  staphylococci,  anaerobes,  gram-negative  aerobes•  Typically  begins  in  localized  area  (puncture  wound,  incision)•  Spreads  along  fascial  planes•  Results  in  thrombosis  of  penetrating  vessels  and  tissue  necrosis•  Area  of  fascial  necrosis  usually  more  extensive  than  skin  appearance  indicates