Kiaer T, Larsen J
Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
Acta Chir Scand. 1988 Nov-Dec;154(11-12):665-6.
Severe necrotizing fasciitis of the left leg and the trunk is described in a patient with congenital lymphedema. About 20% of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia was involved, with rapidly spreading necrosis and secondary toxemia. Lymphedema has not previously been reported as a factor predisposing to necrotizing fasciitis. Treatment is discussed.
