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Obstetrics & Gynecology 1983;61:757-760
© 1983 by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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NECROTIZING FASCIITIS AND PROGRESSIVE BACTERIAL SYNERGISTIC GANGRENE OF THE VULVA

Ronald M. Meltzer, MD

From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis and progressive bacterial synergistic gangrene are two infrequently reported diseases in the gynecologic literature. The author reports 2 cases highlighting the many similarities and some important differences between these clinical entities. Diabetes mellitus and arteriosclerosis predispose women to both diseases. Aggressive antibacterial and surgical treatment is imperative.






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