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Learn About Necrotizing Fasciitis

What is the definition of Necrotizing Fasciitis?
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection of the skin, the tissue just beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue), and the tissue that covers internal organs (fascia). Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by several different types of bacteria, and the infection can arise suddenly and spread quickly. Early signs include flu-like symptoms and redness and pain around the infection site.
What are the alternative names for Necrotizing Fasciitis?
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
Who are the top Necrotizing Fasciitis Local Doctors?
General Surgery
General Surgery

Evms Academic Physicians And Surgeons Health Services Foundation

825 Fairfax Ave, 
Norfolk, VA 
 (1.3 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Jimmie Collins is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Collins and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

General Surgery
General Surgery
825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 610, 
Norfolk, VA 
 (1.3 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Leonard Weireter is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Weireter and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Weireter is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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General Surgery
General Surgery

Evms Academic Physicians And Surgeons Health Services Foundation

825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 610, 
Norfolk, VA 
 (1.3 mi)
Experience:
14+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Michael Martyak is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Martyak has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Martyak is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Necrotizing Fasciitis Clinical Trials?
Detection and Delineation of Necrotizing Fasciitis Via a Vascular Perfusion Fluorophore: A Pilot Study

Summary: The primary objective of this work is to determine if fluorescence signal intensity changes from a vascular perfusion fluorophore (indocyanine green) can be associated with the presence of necrotizing fasciitis. Hypothesis - Tissue regions affected with necrotizing fasciitis will demonstrate reduced fluorescence intensity compared to an unaffected region without clinical evidence of necrotizing fa...

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Skin Glues Compared to Running Sutures for Perineal Skin Repair After Vaginal Delivery. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary: The incidence of a perineal tears during labor is 70 to 90%, while in 96% of the cases it's a minor perineal tear (grade 1). In about 3% to 4% the perineal tear is major and involve the external (grade 3) and the internal anal sphincter (grade 4). Episiotomy, which is considered an iatrogenic grade 2 tear, is performed in about 12% of vaginal deliveries. Complications related to perineal tears inc...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center