Objective: We sought to summarize accuracy of physical examination, imaging, and
Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) score in diagnosis of necrotizing …

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) result in more than 14 million ambulatory visits and
more than 6 million emergency department (ED) visits in the United States annually. 1, 2 …

Background The LRINEC score was introduced in 2004 but it has not yet been incorporated
as a reliable diagnostic tool in the management of Necrotising Fasciitis. NF is uncommon …

Objectives The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis score was developed as a
clinical decision tool for distinguishing necrotizing fasciitis from other soft tissue infections …

Background Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening soft tissue infection characterized by a
rapid spreading infection of the subcutaneous tissue and in particular the fascia. The …

Las infecciones de piel y tejidos blandos (IPTB) representan la tercera causa de consulta
por enfermedad infecciosas a los servicios médicos, después de las infecciones …

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is a major health problem throughout the world. The
purpose of this review is to assist providers with the care of these patients through a better …

This review and meta-analysis aims to assess the prognostic value of the Laboratory Risk
Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) score for detecting necrotizing fasciitis in the …

Necrotizing fasciitis is a clinical, surgical emergency characterized by an insidious onset,
rapid progression, and a high mortality rate. The disease's mortality rate has remained high …

Background Cellulitis can be a difficult diagnosis to make. Furthermore, 31% of patients
admitted from the emergency department with suspected lower‐limb cellulitis have been …