Charts were selected based on a discharge diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis or gangrene and compared to 100 charts with a diagnosis of cellulitis or soft-tissue infection serving as the control group. The initial lab values for CRP, total WBC, hemoglobin, sodium, creatinine and glucose were ...
Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon, rapidly progressive and potential lethal condition. Over the last decade time to surgery decreased and outcome improved, most likely due to increased awareness and more timely referral. Early recognition is key to im
After admission, these patients had temporary or progressive deterioration of nearly all their scores and lab values. The area under the ROC curve for the MELD and ΔMELD scoring models were 0.929 (p = 0.002) and 0.897 (p = 0.005), respectively. An optimal MELD/ΔMELD cutoff value ≥ 20...
Histological analyses of the lesions revealed necrosis extending to the upper hypodermis, and imaging results revealed necrotizing fasciitis. Several gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were cultured from the ulcer. Lesions continued to develop over the years, with ulcers involving the vulva and ...
After admission, these patients had temporary or progressive deterioration of nearly all their scores and lab values. The area under the ROC curve for the MELD and ΔMELD scoring models were 0.929 (p = 0.002) and 0.897 (p = 0.005), respectively. An optimal MELD/ΔMELD cutoff value ≥ 20...
a tool that can quickly and accurately identify patients with necrotizing fasciitis (NF) and assist in making an early treatment decision.MethodologyA prospective evaluation of 30 individuals with soft tissue infections was conducted using the laborator...