Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Vivek Bilolikar,
Santiago Rengifo,
Kaushal Desai
et al.
Abstract:Objectives Through this review, we sought to accomplish two goals: 1) analyze and synthesize the published case reports on upper extremity necrotizing fasciitis and 2) identify any trends in the diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity necrotizing fasciitis. Methods Studies included in this systematic review were conducted per PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines with the following eligibility criteria: (1) single case or limited case series, (2) establishe… Show more
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