Debridement of Necrotizing Fasciitis and Exploratory Laparotomy
This medical courtroom animation shows debridement of necrotizing fasciitis and exploratory laparotomy. In this specific case, the patient's incision from a previous surgery presented with a necrotizing infection. The incision is opened to expose the necrotizing fasciitis affecting the subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen and the affected tissue is debrided. Both the rectus sheath and peritoneum are opened to expose the internal organs and insure there are no signs of infection or disease. Finally, a wound vac is placed over the debrided incision.
