Patient’s characteristics and outcomes in necrotising soft-tissue infections: results from a Scandinavian, multicentre, prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00134-019-05730-x
Abstract: Necrotising soft-tissue infections (NSTI) are characterised by necrosis, fast progression, and high rates of morbidity and mortality, but our knowledge is primarily derived from small prospective studies and retrospective studies. We performed an international, multicentre,… read more here.
Keywords: prospective cohort; soft tissue; necrotising soft; mortality ... See more keywords
Predicting necrotising soft tissue infections in people who inject drugs: Poor performance of the LRINEC score and development of a novel clinical predictive nomogram in a retrospective cohort with internal validation.
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DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000367
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTI) can threaten life and limb. Early identification and urgent surgical debridement are key for improved outcomes. NSTI can be insidious. Scoring systems, like the Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotising… read more here.
Keywords: necrotising soft; tissue infections; soft tissue; predictive nomogram ... See more keywords
Necrotising soft tissue infection without systemic toxicity in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with tocilizumab
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222826
Abstract: A Japanese woman aged 76 years with rheumatoid arthritis treated with prednisolone and tocilizumab presented with a 2-day history of redness and pain in her right thigh. She was hospitalised with a primary diagnosis of… read more here.
Keywords: necrotising soft; soft tissue; tissue infection; arthritis treated ... See more keywords
How biomarkers reflect the prognosis and treatment of necrotising soft tissue infections and the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy: the protocol of the prospective cohort PROTREAT study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017805
Abstract: Introduction Not enough is known regarding the prognosis and treatment of necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTIs). Mortality has been shown to be 25%–35%, with survivors coping with amputations and prolonged rehabilitation. This study will evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: prognosis treatment; necrotising soft; soft tissue; prognosis ... See more keywords
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment in the management of necrotising soft-tissue infections: results from a Danish nationwide registry study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066117
Abstract: Objectives Application of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) treatment in the multidisciplinary setting of necrotising soft-tissue infection (NSTI) is debated as a considerable number of studies are of low quality with marked prognostication bias due to inadequately… read more here.
Keywords: hbo2 treatment; necrotising soft; soft tissue; hyperbaric oxygen ... See more keywords
Traditional culture methods fail to detect principle pathogens in necrotising soft tissue infection: a case report.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2018.27.sup4.s24
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTIs) progress rapidly and mortality remains high, ranging from 10% to 30%, representing a significant challenge for health professionals. Early accurate diagnosis is crucial because timely and aggressive surgical intervention… read more here.
Keywords: necrotising soft; soft tissue; case; tissue ... See more keywords