Massive Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Chest Wall: A Very Rare Case Report of a Closed Thoracostomy Complication
We present a case study of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), a very rare but dangerous complication of chest tube management. A 69-year-old man with shortness of breath underwent thoracostomy for chest tube placement and drainage with antibiotic treatment, followed by a computed tomography scan. He was di...
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| Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Chest Surgery |
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