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The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 15, Issue: 2, Page: 238-240
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Necrotizing fasciitis: A rare complication of total hip replacement
E. El-Karef; A. Tiwari; C. AldamHip
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, but life-threatening emergency. We report a case history of necrotizing fasciitis in a previously healthy woman. A review of the literature suggests that this is the first report of necrotizing fasciitis complicating total hip replacement surgery.
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