Spontaneous closure of an extensive postdebridement perineal wound in a newly diagnosed diabetic patient presenting with necrotizing fasciitis

Abstract Diabetes mellitus may present for the first time with necrotizing fasciitis. Early treatment of septic shock and immediate surgical debridement reduces mortality. A diverting loop colostomy prevents soiling of extensive postdebridement wound. Local wound care together with good glycemic and...

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Main Authors: David Muchuweti, Edwin Muguti, Simbarashe Gift Mungazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-06-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2805