Clinical Presentations And Outcomes Of Necrotizing Fasciitis In Males And Females Over A 13-Year Period

Conclusion Necrotizing fasciitis remains a life threatening entity. Although, NF is more common in males, Qatari females are more likely to develop NF than males. NF of abdominal wall and groin is significantly higher in females. Development of organ failure is more common in males with NF. NF remains a challenging clinical problem in Qatar with a mortality rate ranging from 25-27% for both genders.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research