Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 227-230 , March 2005

Idiopathic Staphylococcus aureus necrotizing fasciitis of the upper extremity

  • Eric M. Bluman, MD, PhD
    • ,
  • Anthony P. Mechrefe, MD
    • ,
  • Paul D. Fadale, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Paul D. Fadale, MD, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, 2 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02903.

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PII: S1058-2746(04)00185-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2004.06.003

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 227-230 , March 2005

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