use of infrared thermography in diagnosing necrotizing fasciitis in the emergency department: a case study

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Abstract
Objective: Necrotizing fasciitis is a difficult diagnosis with a very high mortality. However, thermal imaging has the potential to identify increasing skin temperature and rapid progression. Materials and methods: We used repeat photographs taken with a thermal camera to visualize changes in skin temperature over time. Results: An unstable male patient presented at the emergency department. Thermal imaging showed increased skin temperature of his left foot with a rapid increase and progression in extent within 1 hour. Necrotizing fasciitis was suspected and later confirmed. Conclusions: We believe thermal imaging could be an important adjunct for the diagnosis of suspected necrotizing fasciitis.
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Authors ;Mikkel Brabrand;Jan Dahlin;Marianne Fløjstrup;Stine Thorhauge Zwisler;Jens Michelsen;Louise Gramstrup Nielsen;Jens Ahm Sørensen
Journal indian journal of dental research
Year 2017
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10.12890/2017_000719
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https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/719
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