Journal Reviews

Raised serum lactate as a marker in the diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis

1 April 2014 | | General Plastic Surgery | Cellulitis, Hospital gangrene, Necrotizing fasciitis, Serum lactate

A 10-year prospective study of cases of suspected necrotising fasciitis was made, involving 53 patients. Of these, 28 had histologically proven necrotising fasciitis, 25 did not. Serum lactate measured at presentation of those who had the condition was 4.1+or-1.62 mmol/l...