Bilateral Necrotizing Fasciitis around the Hips Differentiated from Fournier Gangrene: A Case Report
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: As an emergency encountered in orthopedic practice requiring prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment, necrotizing fasciitis around the hip must be discriminated from Fournier gangrene. The current case report describes a patient who suffered from bilateral type I necrotizing fasciitis around the hips, which was alleviated by prompt surgical debridement and intensive postoperative care.
Source: Hip & Pelvis
Authors: Bo Kyu Yang, Seung Rim Yi, Ye Hyun Lee, Hyun See Kim, Seok Woo Nam, Young Joon Ahn, Seong Wan Kim, Sung Wook Yang, Se Hyuk Im
Institution: National Police Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2121987259