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A case is presented of a 59-year-old male with rapidly progressive septic shock and necrotizing fasciitis. The patient was admitted in shock with an extensive skin lesion on the anterior chest wall. The history was relatively short and there was only a questionable history of preceding trauma. Necrotizing fasciitis was suspected from the appearance of the lesion. Antibiotics and anti-shock therapy were given but despite this, his condition deteriorated and he died from septic shock. At autopsy, the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis was confirmed. The importance of rapid diagnosis and primary surgical therapy is emphasized.
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Krol, J.R., Kwee, K.W. & Thijs, L.G. Rapidly progressive septic shock, associated with necrotizing fasciitis. Intensive Care Med 8, 235–237 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01694527
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