NECROTIZING FASCIITIS INVOLVING THE SPINE: An unusual medical emergency for the spine surgeon

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a surgical diagnosis characterized by a rapidly progressive soft tissue infection, widespread tissue necrosis, and associated systemic illness. Friability of the superficial fascia, dishwater-gray exudate, and absence of pus are surgical characteristics of this diagnosis. Due to the rapid progression of the infection, early recognition and aggressive surgical debridement are crucial to reduce mortality. Despite being commonly seen by general, plastic, and orthopedic surgeons, NF is an extremely rare spine surgery emergency.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research