Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in complex surgical treatment of necrotizing fasciitis of the upper limb

The predominant isolation of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and/or <i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i> from the lesions allowed us to classify these patients as NF type II. Multiple debridement procedures have become a feature of this disease treatment. The use of NPWT has significantly reduced the time required to prepare wounds for surgical closure. Early closure of wounds allows for more frequent use of local tissue repair, which ensures better results. NPWT is a highly effective way to prepare wounds for early surgical closure in patients with upper extremity NF.