‘Conservative’ approach to periocular necrotising fasciitis with paranasal sinus involvement
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-017-4534-7
Abstract: tissue debridement was undertaken at this stage and the patient was transferred to an intensive care setting with intubation, sedation, continued antibiotics and inotropic support. After 72 h, there was no evidence of further progression,… read more here.
Keywords: fasciitis; paranasal; sinus involvement; approach ... See more keywords
Streptolysin‐induced endoplasmic reticulum stress promotes group A Streptococcal host‐associated biofilm formation and necrotising fasciitis
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DOI: 10.1111/cmi.12956
Abstract: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a human pathogen that causes infections ranging from mild to fulminant and life‐threatening. Biofilms have been implicated in acute GAS soft‐tissue infections such as necrotising fasciitis (NF). However, most in… read more here.
Keywords: biofilm formation; gas; formation; streptolysin ... See more keywords
Necrotising fasciitis of the head and neck: A case series from the West of Scotland
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.14035
Abstract: Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening infection which can affect the skin, subcutaneous tissue, superficial and deep fascia with muscular extension. Predisposing factors include chronic immunocompromised states, such as prolonged corticosteroid use, diabetes mellitus and… read more here.
Keywords: neck; head neck; necrotising fasciitis; fasciitis head ... See more keywords
Successful salvage and reconstruction of a finger threatened by Vibrio vulnificus necrotising fasciitis using fenestrated‐type artificial dermis and three steps of topical negative pressure wound therapy
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12711
Abstract: Vibrio vulnificus can cause severe skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). The pathogen is an opportunistic marine bacterium that is likely to infect patients with chronic liver disease, patients in an immunocompromised state, and those… read more here.
Keywords: vulnificus necrotising; successful salvage; wound; vibrio vulnificus ... See more keywords
Management of necrotising fasciitis secondary to abdominal liposuction using a combination of surgery, hyperbaric oxygen and negative pressure wound therapy in a patient with burn scars
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12745
Abstract: Liposuction is the one of the most frequently performed cosmetic operations and usually has an easy recovery, with a reportedly low overall complication rate. Here, we report the case of a 60‐year‐old woman with type… read more here.
Keywords: liposuction; pressure wound; negative pressure; therapy ... See more keywords
Necrotising fasciitis or pyoderma gangrenosum: A fatal dilemma
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13196
Abstract: Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is mostly a polymicrobial, severe soft tissue infection that progresses rapidly, penetrating through the subcutaneous tissue to the fascial planes and the muscles. The pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), on the other hand, is… read more here.
Keywords: fasciitis; patients patients; risk; tissue ... See more keywords
Successful management of bilateral periorbital necrotising fasciitis with ocular involvement
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223457
Abstract: A 4-year-old girl had suffered from multiple pustules and severely swollen eyelids for a week which led to difficulties in opening her eyes. The pustules burst 2 days prior to admission, causing blood and pus to… read more here.
Keywords: management bilateral; periorbital necrotising; bilateral periorbital; fasciitis ocular ... See more keywords
Periorbital necrotising fasciitis with underlying undiagnosed hepatitis C infection
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223720
Abstract: We report the case of a 56-year-old man, previously well, who presented with a spontaneous right-sided periorbital necrotising soft tissue infection and subsequently found to have undiagnosed hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis. The patient presented… read more here.
Keywords: periorbital necrotising; hepatitis; infection; tissue ... See more keywords
Not your usual hip pain: necrotising fasciitis secondary to sigmoid perforation
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228985
Abstract: Necrotising fasciitis (NF) resulting from sigmoid perforation is rare, but none the less remains life threatening. Early surgical intervention and empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic remains the standard of care. A 65-year-old man with history of stage… read more here.
Keywords: hip pain; necrotising fasciitis; sigmoid perforation; hip ... See more keywords
Cervical necrotising fasciitis presenting with mild symptoms
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-241925
Abstract: © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2021. No commercial reuse. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. DESCRIPTION A 75yearold male patient presented to the emergency department complaining of a mildly painful swelling on the left… read more here.
Keywords: mild symptoms; cervical necrotising; figure; tissue ... See more keywords
Use of a synthetic biodegradable temporising matrix after necrotising fasciitis infection of the thigh
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248656
Abstract: Biodegradable temporising matrix (BTM NovoSorb; PolyNovo, Melbourne, Australia) is a novel synthetic polyurethane dermal substitute. Licensed in Europe in 2020, it was developed primarily for reconstruction of infected wounds. We present a case of a… read more here.
Keywords: use synthetic; necrotising fasciitis; biodegradable temporising; temporising matrix ... See more keywords