Necrotising Fasciitis: A Clinicopathological Study

Abstract

BACKGROUNDNecrotising Fasciitis (NF) is a necrotising soft tissue infection involving the fascia and subcutaneous tissue. It can cause rapid local tissue necrosis and life-threatening severe sepsis that needs prompt recognition, extensive debridement, immediate antibiotic therapy and intensive care treatment.The aim of this study was to investigate the aetiopathogenesis, demographics, different sites of involvement, investigations and management of necrotising fasciitis.