Objective: In this study, we investigated these cases admitted to the clinic with diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis.
Material and methods: Fourteen cases of necrotizing fasciitis, treated in the our the clinic in a period of three years
were evaluated retrospectively.
Results: There were 9 male (64,3%) and 5 female (35,7%) patients. Eight patients were older than 60 years of age
(mean age: 58,9). Ten patients were diabetic (71,4%), 3 suffered from peripheric vascular disease (21,4%), 2 patients
had malignancy (14,3%) and 2 patients had no predisposing factors (14,3%). Four patients had history of trauma
(28,5%), 6 patients had undergone surgery (42,9%) and 2 patients had pressure sores. In all cases microorganisms
were isolated and surgical debridement was performed. Two patients (14,3%) deceased in the whole group.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis, surgical debridement and intensive care treatment are important in the prognosis of the
necrotizing fasciitis.
Key Words: Necrotizing Fasciitis, Predisposing Factors, Early Treatment
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