Necrotizing Fasciitis: Role of Vac Therapy and Multidisciplinary Approach in Management

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, rapidly progressing soft tissue infection characterized by tissue necrosis and a high mortality rate, exceeding 40% in severe cases. Optimal management requires early diagnosis, aggressive surgical debridement, targeted antibiotic therapy, and advanced wound care with complex dressings. Negative pressure wound therapy (VAC Therapy) has emerged as an effective option to enhance wound healing and reduce complications. This article examines the pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of NF, including a successfully treated clinical case and a critical review of recent literature.