Author/Authors :
Bagri, Narendra Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educationand Research - Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, India , Saha, Abhijeet Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educationand Research - Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, India , Dubey, Nandkishore K. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educationand Research - Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, India , Rai, Ashish Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, India , Bhattacharya, Sameek Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, India
Abstract :
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare complication of nephrotic syndrome in children, with a high mortality rate. We report a case with successful outcome with judicious intravenous antibiotics and skin grafting of the bilateral lower thighs.
