Factors associated with mortality in patients with extremity necrotizing soft-tissue infections: a single academic center experience.

Keita Nagira Tomofumi OgoshiKeiichi AkahoriShinpei Enokida Makoto Enokida Takahiro UedaMasato HommaHideki Nagashima

Published in: Langenbeck's archives of surgery (2023)

This study demonstrates that DIC at the initial visit is associated with mortality in extremity NSTI. Additionally, HBOT might improve prognosis when combined with multiple surgeries.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
cardiovascular events
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes