Trends in 393 necrotizing acute soft tissue infection patients 2000-2008.

Objective: To determine the outcomes effect of changing trends in patients with necrotizing acute soft tissue infections (NASTI) 2000-2008.

Methods: A single institution retrospective chart review of all patients treated for NASTI.

Results: There were 393 patients with mean age 50 years, diabetes 53%, % body surface area excised 3.

Long-term outcomes of patients with necrotizing fasciitis.

Context: Necrotizing fasciitis is an aggressive infection affecting the skin and soft tissue. It has a very high acute mortality. The long-term survival and cause of death of patients who survive an index hospitalization for necrotizing fasciitis are not known.