Case Report: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection of the Upper Extremity: Diagnosis, Acute Surgical Management, and Reconstructive Approaches
Jerry Chidester MD, Hand, Nerve, Necrotizing Soft Tissue, Upper Extremity, Acute Surgical Management, Reconstructive Approaches, Peripheral Nerve
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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (NSTIs), or “flesh-eating bacteria” of the upper extremity can spread rapidly in both people with comorbidities or otherwise healthy individuals. Prompt clinical diagnosis and emergent surgical debridement are key to successful attempts a limb salvage and improving chances for survival. This case describes a patient with an NSTI and discusses his workup, surgical treatment, and reconstruction.


Authors: Jerry Chidester, MD

Subspecialty: Hand/Peripheral Nerve

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