UMEM Educational Pearls

Title: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Risk Factors

Keywords: Risk, soft tissue, infection (PubMed Search)

Posted: 1/30/2025 by Robert Flint, MD (Updated: 2/2/2025)
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Risk factors for necrotizing soft tissue infections include: obesity, diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, immunosuppression, injection drug use, and deep traumatic wounds.

“Any anatomical site can be involved, but the most common sites are perineal, anorectal, foot, or lower extremities.”

UMEM Educational Pearls

Title: Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Risk Factors

References

Current diagnosis and management of necrotizing soft tissue infections: What you need to know

Bisgaard, Erika K. MD; Bulger, Eileen M. MD

Author Information

Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 97(5):p 678-686, November 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004351