Necrotising fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can be fatal if it is not treated in time. In this article we explore how many people may be infected with necrotising fasciitis each year, how … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis Debridement Surgery
Necrotising fasciitis is a bacterial infection that must be treated with early surgical debridement. If this treatment is not provided, the consequences can be fatal. Tissue necrosis Necrotising … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Painful?
Necrotising fasciitis is a painful bacterial infection that causes the body’s tissue to break down and die. If you have necrotising fasciitis, you must undergo emergency surgical debridement. Does … [Read more...]
Woman Gets Necrotising Fasciitis From Spider Bite
A woman has developed necrotising fasciitis after being bitten by a false widow spider in Sunderland. It is rare for necrotising fasciitis to develop after a spider bite, and yet it can happen. … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis in the Anus
Necrotising fasciitis is an aggressive bacterial infection that can arise in any area of the body, including the anus. Infected anus When the anus becomes infected with necrotising fasciitis, the … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis Mistaken For Slough
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that is often mistaken for another, more benign illness. Necrotising fasciitis misdiagnoses Necrotising fasciitis is commonly misdiagnosed. Most … [Read more...]
Types of Necrotising Fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis was first described in 1952. There are three different types of necrotising fasciitis. Type 1 necrotising fasciitis Type 1 necrotising fasciitis tends to occur in patients with … [Read more...]
Sepsis From Necrotising Fasciitis
If the necrotising fasciitis infection is not treated, it will result in widespread sepsis. This will be life-threatening for the individual concerned. Why is sepsis fatal? Most infections occur … [Read more...]
Recognising the Clinical Signs of Necrotising Fasciitis
If medical practitioners fail to recognise the obvious clinical signs of necrotising fasciitis, resulting in a delayed diagnosis, there may be grounds for a medical negligence compensation … [Read more...]
Necrotising fasciitis overview
Necrotising fasciitis is also called the ‘flesh eating bacteria’. It is a rare infection of the deep layers of skin and subcutaneous tissues. Necrotising fasciitis bacteria The infection can be … [Read more...]
How Does A Rectal Abscess Lead To Necrotising Fasciitis?
We have dealt with a number of cases in which a patient developed necrotising fasciitis from a negligently managed rectal abscess. If this has happened to you, please get in touch with us to discuss … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis from Rectal Abscess
If a rectal abscess is not drained, it may lead to necrotising fasciitis, a rare but aggressive bacterial infection. Rectal abscess leading to necrotising fasciitis An abscess occurs when bacteria … [Read more...]
Condition and Prognosis in Necrotising Fasciitis Claims
When making a necrotising fasciitis claim, it is necessary to establish that the breach of duty caused a patient to suffer damage. In this article we explore various issues that will be taken into … [Read more...]
Necrotising Fasciitis After Colitis Surgery
If you developed necrotising fasciitis after surgery for ulcerative colitis, you need to check whether the standard of care you received fell below an acceptable standard. Contact us today for more … [Read more...]
Is Necrotising Fasciitis Deadly?
If necrotising fasciitis is not treated in time, it can be deadly. If medical professionals are to blame for a delay in treatment, there will be grounds for a compensation claim. Necrotising … [Read more...]
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