Necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a potentially fatal Infection involving rapidly progressive, widespread destruction and necrosis of subcutaneous Tissue and superficial fascia. The commonest causal agent is Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus but frequently the Infection may be polymicrobial. Emergency surgical fasciotomy and debridement of necrotic Tissue is required to halt progression and reduce the High risk of a fatal outcome.
Organ Affected
Related ICD 10 COde
ICD 10 Code M72.6