Massive air in tissues mimicking necrotizing fasciitis of thighs, pelvis and acute abdomen after high pressure lavage of infected pelvic wound. A case report

Abstract

A rare cause of air in tissues due to high-pressure lavage treatment of infected surgical wound is described along with discussion of the safety and effectiveness of that method.

Keywords

• Air in tissues
• High-pressure lavage
• Infection
• Open pelvic fractures