Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Chest in a Neonate in Southern Nigeria

• Main Authors: Oluwafemi Olasupo Awe (Author), Emeka B. Kesieme (Author), Babatunde Kayode-Adedeji (Author), Quinzy O. Aigbonoga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We discuss the successful saving of a male neonate with necrotizing fasciitis of the chest following a hot fomentation of the umbilicus with exposure of the ribs and the pleural space on the right side. He recovered 5 weeks after admission. We stressed the need to recognize necrotizing fasciitis ext...