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Multidisciplinary intensive care in extensive necrotizing fasciitis.

Authors :
Tu GW
Hwabejire JO
Ju MJ
Yang YF
Zhang GJ
Xu JW
Xue ZG
Jiang C
Luo Z
Source :
Infection [Infection] 2013 Apr; Vol. 41 (2), pp. 583-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Oct 27.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

This is a case report of extensive necrotizing fasciitis (NF). A 65-year-old man presented with high fever, pain, swelling, and redness of the perineum, scrotum, and right lower limb. Based on the clinical symptoms and an imaging examination, a diagnosis of NF was made. The patient underwent an extensive exploration followed by daily bedside debridement. A diversion colostomy and six additional debridement procedures on the right thigh and perineum were subsequently performed. Although the patient had an eventful course, he recovered well under a multidisciplinary treatment regimen. The treatment and hospital course of the patient are described.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1439-0973
Volume :
41
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Infection
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23104255
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-012-0346-2