Abstract:A case of a lower extremity necrotizing fasciitis (NF) in a young patient operated for liver trauma, having no visible skin wounds, discussed and correlated to the present literature. The patient was admitted to the Hospital after a road traffic accident (RTA). From the Past Medical History (PMH) he referred a history of lymphoma which was successfully treated. Initially he was diagnosed with a liver rupture and no other concomitant injuries. He was operated and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). An ab… Show more
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