Ana Garrido-Hidalgo, Javier García-Coiradas, Marta Echevarría-Marín, Sergio Llanos, Jose Antonio Valle-Cruz, Fernando Marco
INTRODUCTION: Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI) are increasing, posing a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Due to nonspecific symptoms, a high index of suspicion is crucial. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach, with broad-spectrum antibiotics, early surgical debridement, and life support. This study analyzes the characteristics, demographics, complications, and treatment of NSTI in a hospital in Madrid, Spain. METHODS: A retrospective observational study was conducted, including all surgically treated NSTI patients at our center from January 2016 to December 2022, examining epidemiological and clinical data...
April 18, 2024: Revista Española de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología