Post cesarean section necrotizing fasciitis: Case report

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare severe, acute, rapidly progressive, and potentially life threatening condition caused by bacterial infection of the soft tissued. This infection is characterized by extensive necrosis of superficial fascia and subcutaneous tissue and extreme systemic toxicity. Treatment of this lethal infection includes broad spectrum antiobitics and extensive surgicial debridement. As it is a rare condition, a case of necrotizing fasciitis which appeared post cesarian section is reported with a review of the literature.