How to avert postoperative wound complication—and treat it when it occurs
OBG Management. 2009 October;21(10):42-53
October 1, 2009|ObGyn
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Avoid wound infection and dehiscence with the help of thorough preoperative assessment, careful technique, tried-and-true strategies, and a few novel products
IN THIS ARTICLE
Treatment of necrotizing fasciitis requires intravenous, broad-spectrum antibiotics, including penicillin, that are adjusted according to the findings of the wound culture and sensitivity test. Cardiovascular and fluid-volume support is critical, as is wide surgical debridement of all necrosed skin and fascia. The latter, in fact, is the cornerstone of therapy.
