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Necrotizing fasciitis complicating an episiotomy wound.
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The ulcer had an undermined edge, and the base of the ulcer was formed by granulation tissue with slough (Figure 1).
PMC4396638_02
Necrotizing fasciitis complicating a cesarean wound.. Note: The arrow shows the undermined edge of the ulcer.
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The ulcer had undermined edges with surrounding edema, induration, and redness, along with copious discharge (Figure 2).
Healing of the cesarean wound by secondary intention (day 47).
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As the patient refused skin grafting, regular dressing was done, and she was discharged after 47 days in an improved condition (Figure 3).