After necrotising fasciitis, a patient may need skin grafts to improve the aesthetic appearance of the scarring. Tissue necrosis and necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis causes the tissue to … [Read more...]
Long-Term Prognosis After Necrotising Fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a potentially deadly infection. If a patient does survive, their long-term prognosis is good, although it is likely that any scarring and loss of function will be … [Read more...]
Ileostomy After Necrotising Fasciitis
When necrotising fasciitis affects the intestines, a patient may be left with an ileostomy. If this has happened to you, you need to consider whether you have been the victim of medical … [Read more...]
Employment After Necrotising Fasciitis
The complications associated with necrotising fasciitis can have a devastating impact upon someone’s ability to work. Effects of necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis does have a high … [Read more...]
What Does Necrotising Fasciitis Look Like?
Necrotising fasciitis is a bacterial infection of the deep tissues. It makes the skin turn red/purple/black in colour and also causes blistering. What does necrotizing fasciitis look … [Read more...]
Is There A Cure For Necrotizing Fasciitis?
Necrotising fasciitis can be cured with debridement surgery, during which the infected tissue is surgically removed. Treating necrotising fasciitis A patient with necrotising fasciitis should … [Read more...]
Can Necrotising Fasciitis Spread?
If necrotising fasciitis (necrotizing fasciitis) is not treated immediately, the infection will spread throughout the body. Does necrotizing fasciitis spread? Necrotising fasciitis is a type of … [Read more...]
Can Necrotizing Fasciitis Cause Liver Failure?
If necrotising fasciitis is not treated quickly enough, it can lead to multi-organ failure, including liver failure. How does necrotising fasciitis cause liver failure? Necrotising fasciitis is an … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis from Undiagnosed Bowel Abscess
While undergoing treatment for a large bowel abscess, Kelly developed necrotising fasciitis. This could have been avoided, had her GP provided a better standard of care. When Kelly suddenly … [Read more...]
What Is Necrotising Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease?
Necrotising fasciitis (necrotizing fasciitis) is a rare bacterial infection of the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. What is the flesh-eating disease? Necrotising fasciitis is a type of bacterial … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis A Bacteria?
Necrotising fasciitis is not a type of bacteria. It is, however, a type of bacterial infection. It is a serious disease which must be treated without delay if fatal complications are to be … [Read more...]
How Is Necrotising Fasciitis Diagnosed?
Necrotising fasciitis must be diagnosed and treated without delay. But how is the condition diagnosed? And what treatment is required once it has been diagnosed? How to diagnose necrotising … [Read more...]
How Does Necrotising Fasciitis Enter The Body?
Necrotising fasciitis is a serious bacterial infection. But how do the bacteria enter the body? And how long is it before symptoms appear? How does necrotising fasciitis get into the … [Read more...]
Who Gets Necrotising Fasciitis?
The way in which necrotising fasciitis is caused is not fully understood. Some people are more at risk of developing the condition than others, although in reality anyone can contract the … [Read more...]
Medical Management of Necrotising Fasciitis
Once diagnosed, necrotising fasciitis must be treated correctly or the infection will not be successfully cured. Treating necrotising fasciitis As soon as necrotising fasciitis is confirmed, medical … [Read more...]
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