Intraoperative findings of necrotizing fasciitis of the hand caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection.

Hand Surg

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland.

Published: August 2013

A case of a 35-year-old male with necrotizing fasciitis of the hand is presented. Clinical manifestations of necrotizing fasciitis are discussed and intraoperative findings are highlighted to illustrate the disease process that initially affects the deep layer of the superficial fascia.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0218810413720039DOI Listing

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