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Breast rescue after necrotizing fasciitis.
Hadhami Rouiss1,2, Hajer Bettaieb1,2, Nesrine Souayeh1,2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben Arous Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
Heliyon
|January 2, 2023
Summary
Necrotizing fasciitis, a severe soft tissue infection, rarely affects the breast. Prompt surgical debridement and dermal autografting led to a successful outcome in this exceptional case.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Pathology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressing soft tissue infection affecting skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia.
- While rare, necrotizing fasciitis of the breast presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Standard management often necessitates mastectomy due to the infection's aggressive nature.

