Abstract: HomeRadioGraphicsVol. 24, No. 5 PreviousNext AFIP ArchivesNecrotizing FasciitisJ. Brett Fugitt, Michael L. Puckett, Michael M. Quigley, Stewart M. KerrJ. Brett Fugitt, Michael L. Puckett, Michael M. Quigley, Stewart M. KerrAuthor Affiliations1From the Departments of Radiology (J.B.F., M.L.P.), Pathology (M.M.Q.), and Orthopedic Surgery (S.M.K.), Naval Medical Center, 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134. Received July 21, 2003; revision requested August 28 and received April 26, 2004; accepted April 29. All authors have no financial relationships to disclose. Address correspondence to J.B.F. (e-mail: [email protected]).J. Brett FugittMichael L. PuckettMichael M. QuigleyStewart M. KerrPublished Online:Sep 1 2004https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.245035169MoreSectionsFull textPDF ToolsImage ViewerAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked In References 1 Donnelly L, Frush D, O'Hara S, Bissett G. 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