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However, when involved, the functional and cosmetic sequelae can be considerable.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We present two case histories, discuss salient diagnostic points, treatment, and review published data on this topic.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>With a timely diagnosis we were able to diagnose and appropriately treat these patients.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Necrotizing fasciitis is a disfiguring condition that can be fatal if not diagnosed in a timely fashion. 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