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Therapies for necrotising fasciitis. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of therapies for necrotising fasciitis.. Necrotising fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening necrotising infection of the deep fascia and subcutaneous tissue that constitutes a SURGICAL EMERGENCY. Classified as Type I (polymicro...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)