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Review
. 2006 Mar;15(3):117-20.
doi: 10.12968/jowc.2006.15.3.26875.

Necrotising fasciitis of the leg following a simple pelvic fracture: case report and literature review

A L Rozeboom  1 , P Steenvoorde, H H Hartgrink, G N Jukema
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Necrotising fasciitis of the leg following a simple pelvic fracture: case report and literature review

A L Rozeboom et al. J Wound Care. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

Necrotising fasciitis is a rare complication following pelvic fracture, but has a high mortality rate. Topical negative pressure and maggot debridement therapy can be used alongside the usual treatment of surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy.

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