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Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report and Current Concept of Diagnosis and Management

Presented by:	Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine / GA Naqvi, SA Malik and W Jan
Summary points:	A 21-year-old male presents with a history of trivial injury to his right knee 2 days ago, with suspicion of septic arthritis or cellulitis. Physical examination, laboratory tests, computed tomography, radical debridement, and antibiotic therapy are described; images provided. The authors discuss the challenges of early diagnosis for necrotising fasciitis.
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