Abstract:Background: Necrotizing soft tissue infections are often fatal, characterized by extensive necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. The mortality of 30-40% reflects the inadequacy of early recognition of necrotizing soft tissue infections. This study emphasizes on the search for a tool that reliably and rapidly identifies patients with NF. An objective of current study was to validate the LRINEC score as a tool for early distinguishing of necrotizing fasciitis from other soft tissue infections.Methods:… Show more
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