Necrotizing fasciitis ultrasound

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Ultrasound

• Ultrasound is neither sensitive nor specific for the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis. Hence it should not be used routinely.On ultrasound, necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by:

• Superficial abscess

• Ultrasound guided aspiration of the fascial fluids can help isolate pathogens.