Necrotising Fasciitis Articles

Surgical debridement is a fundamental part of the treatment of necrotising fasciitis. But what is it and why is it necessary? How extensive does it need to be and what is the best timing? What is … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a life-threatening disease which, at worst, can kill a patient within days and, at best, will leave the patient with severe scarring and tissue damage. Does age influence the … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a life-threatening illness which tends to develop in the abdominal area or limbs. Surprisingly, it can result from a failure to treat appendicitis, a common and recognisable … [Read more...]

Post-operative infections are a huge and growing problem worldwide. And necrotising fasciitis is one of the most deadly. Non-surgical related causes of necrotising fasciitis There are a number of … [Read more...]

Patients with necrotising fasciitis require immediate hospitalisation. Ironically, however, it is also possible for the condition to develop during a hospital stay. Developing necrotising … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a fast-spreading infection which has a high mortality rate. What should the medical response be? A medical emergency The short answer to the title question is: yes, … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is an infection. And yet its victims – those who survive – will leave hospital scarred and physically damaged by surgery. Why is this necessary? Surgery for necrotising … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a fast-spreading and potentially fatal illness. A formerly healthy individual can deteriorate within days to the point where their very survival is at stake. If you have … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a destructive, fast-moving and potentially fatal infection with a high mortality rate. It is possible to survive this appalling condition and it is possible to recover from it … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a fast-moving and potentially lethal infection of the body’s soft tissue. Misdiagnosis may delay treatment and can be the cause of a claim for compensation for the patient’s … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a life-threatening infection that can cause the death of a patient within days. However, there is hope of new understanding and practice in the work of an EU-funded … [Read more...]

If necrotising fasciitis is not treated promptly and thoroughly, the outcome for the patient can be devastating and, in many cases, fatal. It can also lead to significant compensation claims for … [Read more...]

In order to minimise the physical and psychological impact of this shocking condition, necrotising fasciitis must be diagnosed as early as possible. Necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis is a … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a devastating condition which can cause death within days. Even those who survive can be left physically disabled by the illness and the nature of the necessary treatment. It … [Read more...]

Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency which frequently proves fatal. Patients are dependent on the expertise of their medical practitioners to give them the best chance of survival. Failure can … [Read more...]