Vulvar necrotizing soft tissue infection: A review of a multi-disciplinary surgical emergency and management in the modern era☆

نویسندگان

  • Madeleine Courtney-Brooks
  • Jennifer Scalici
  • Melissa S. Henretta
  • Susan C. Modesitt
  • Amir A. Jazaeri
  • Leigh A. Cantrell
  • Linda R. Duska
چکیده

► Mortality from necrotizing soft tissue infections of the vulva is 14% in this study. ► Multi-disciplinary care may contribute to the lower mortality in this case series.

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دوره 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013