RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Necrotising fasciitis as a complication of steroid injection.
JF Journal of Accident & Emergency Medicine
JO Arch Emerg Med
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine
SP 52
OP 54
DO 10.1136/emj.14.1.52
VO 14
IS 1
A1 R Birkinshaw
A1 J O'Donnell
A1 I Sammy
YR 1997
UL http://emj.bmj.com/content/14/1/52.abstract
AB Necrotising fasciitis is described as a complication of steroid injection of a painful shoulder in a previously well female. This case highlights a very rare life threatening emergency after steroid injection. Early recognition, resuscitation, and aggressive surgical management are essential to prevent mortality in this condition.