Serial Debridement vs. Daily Dressings in Patients Who Underwent Debridement for Necrotizing Fasciitis

Author(s): Zahid Ali Memon*, Amber Shabih, Zahida Ismail, Syeda Zubaria Qamar, Iqra Anees Rajput, Sidra Anees, Muthar Anees, Muhammad Umair Qadir, Noman Ahmed Khan

Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe soft tissue infection that requires prompt surgical intervention, including extensive debridement. However, the optimal post-debridement wound care protocol remains debatable.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the outcomes between patients who underwent serial debridement and those who received daily wound dressings after debridement.

Method: We retrospectively analyzed medical records from a tertiary care center over two years. Result: Our results suggest that serial debridement may offer superior clinical outcomes and decreased morbidity compared with daily dressings in these patients.

Conclusion: In patients with necrotizing fasciitis, serial debridement appears to be a more effective approach to post-debridement wound management when compared to daily dressings.