Case Study: Necrotizing Fasciitis – Lower Extremity
Patient History
- 62-year-old male
- Complex wound – abscess/soft tissue necrosis/sepsis
- Diabetes
- Renal failure on dialysis
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Cardiovascular Accident
- Stalled healing after 4 months of NPWT
Treatment
- Debridement of desiccated tendon and muscle fascia
- Mirragen® application weekly
- Wound closed in 18 weeks
- Noted durability and cosmesis of healed scar
