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. 2003 Sep;2(3):358-60.
doi: 10.1016/S1569-9293(03)00050-1.

Necrotizing fasciitis of chest wall complicating empyema thoracis

M S Kalkat  1 , P B Rajesh, C Hendrickse
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Necrotizing fasciitis of chest wall complicating empyema thoracis

M S Kalkat et al. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2003 Sep.

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis affecting the chest wall is a rare condition and carries high mortality. It spreads rapidly, requiring early diagnosis and immediate extensive surgical debridement. The case of a 32 year old man afflicted with this uncommon condition following tube thoracostomy for empyema thoracis is described and literature reviewed.

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