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From: Necrotizing soft tissue infection: clinical characteristics and outcomes at a reconstructive center in Jilin Province

Fig. 3

A 48-year-old male suffering from pain, swelling, and subcutaneous congestion to the left lower limb and scrotum received antibiotic therapy and multifocal debridement at a local hospital, but his condition did not respond. Ten days later, and after two to four episodes of fever (39–40 °C), the patient was transferred to our department for further definitive treatment. a Multifocal debridement was performed on the left lower limb, and necrotic tissue was exposed. b Aggressive debridement was performed revealing extensive necrosis of fascia and subcutaneous tissue. c The patient underwent negative pressure wound therapy and debridement at the bedside. d The clean wound bed was closed using sutures and skin grafting

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