A comparison of outcomes between transferred patients versus patients who presented directly to the emergency department with necrotizing fasciitis

Abstract Introduction Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rare life-threatening bacterial infection that necessitates emergent resuscitation and operative intervention. Most of the literature has emphasized the need for early surgical intervention. This is problematic for patients being treated at a fac...

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Main Authors:	Michael M. Neeki, Fanglong Dong, Louis Tran, Aldin Malkoc, Joseph Kim, Sarah C. Neeki, Suraj Patel, Niluk Leon Senewiratne, Mariel Ma, Cynthis Wong, Rodney Borger, David Wong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-03-01
Series:	International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:	Necrotizing fasciitis Operative report Soft tissue infection Cellulitis Skin abscess
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-00848-w
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A comparison of outcomes between transferred patients versus patients who presented directly to the emergency department with necrotizing fasciitis

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