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Necrotizing Fasciitis and Cardiac Catheterization

Cutis. 2004 January;73(1):49-52
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Federman DG
Kravetz JD
Kirsner RS
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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon, life-threatening soft tissue infection characterized by rapidly spreading inflammation and necrosis of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia. We report a case of NF as a complication of cardiac catheterization. Familiarity with this entity may lead to earlier diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy.
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