Abstract:
Necrotizing fasciitis was diagnosed in 16 patients during the years 1980 to 1984. All patients were managed by a uniform protocol consisting of radical excisional surgery, intravenous antibiotics, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. An overall mortality rate of 12.5% was achieved. In view of the encouraging results, this therapeutic regimen is highly recommended.
Gozal, Ziser, Shupak, Ariel, Melamed, , , , (1986). Necrotizing fasciitis. Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1986 Feb;121(2):233-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3947221