Early Diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis using Laboratory Risk Indicator of Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) Score.

Conclusion: The LRINEC score is a diagnostic tool which can assist in differentiating NF from cellulitis. Many adjuncts have been described which can help to achieve early recognition of the disease, and the LRINEC score is a reliable tool for use by surgeons in identifying diseases that can develop into NF. PMID: 29927562 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - Category: General Medicine Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research