Abstract
Perirectal abscess is encountered commonly in surgical practice, and simple incision and drainage usually is sufficient. However, life-threatening sepsis may occur. In such instances, the high morbidity and mortality rates from the severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) associated with rapidly evolving necrotizing and gas-forming soft tissue infections are of major concern. Case report and review of pertinent literature. A rare case of extensive necrotizing fasciitis of the torso arising from a perirectal abscess, in which the principles of radical surgical debridement were adhered to while minimizing disfigurement, is reported in a 19-year-old female. In some cases, despite the life-threatening nature of necrotizing fasciitis, it is possible to minimize tissue loss without compromising patient survival. Planning of the patient's site rehabilitation for maximum cosmetic outcome commences at the time of surgical debridement and is especially important for the young patient.
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