A case report of necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall: A rare, life-threatening complication of a common disease process

It is imperative to maintain a high index of suspicion for intra-abdominal pathology in patients who present with necrotizing infections of the abdominal wall, flank, back, or groin. The importance of recognizing this complication early and proceeding immediately to the operating room cannot be overstated.