Abstract: We report 2 cases of necrotizing fasciitis following stripping of the long saphenous vein and phlebectomy of varicose collateral vessels. The first one concerns a 42-year-old man who presented with a left thigh postoperative infection, evolving despite oral...
Abstract: To review aspects of hyperbaric medicine pertinent to treating critically ill patients with hyperbaric oxygen in both monoplace and multiplace chambers. Literature review of online databases, research repositories, and clinical trial registries. The search...
Abstract: Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rapidly developing necrotizing fasciitis that originates in genital and perineal region. The mortality rate is high and requires prompt diagnosis, antibiotic treatment and extensive necrosectomy with derivative colostomy. Vacuum...
Abstract: Diabetic foot wounds represent a class of chronic non-healing wounds that can lead to the development of soft tissue infections and osteomyelitis. We reviewed the case of a 44-year-old female with a diabetic foot wound who developed gas gangrene while...
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis belongs to a group of complicated soft tissue infections that can be even life threatening. Despite growing knowledge about its etiology, predictors, and the clinical progression, the mortality remains at a high level with 20%. A...
Abstract: Necrotizing otitis externa is a potentially lethal form of otitis externa which occurs mainly in elderly diabetic. To study the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of necrotizing otitis externa and to describe the outcomes of this disease. We report...
Abstract: Every year 10 to 20 cases of snake bites are reported on the Caribbean island of Martinique. The only snake involved, Bothrops lanceolatus, is endemic on the island, and its bite may lead to systemic multifocal thrombotic complications in the'absence of the...
Abstract: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is rare ulcerating skin condition easily confused with wound infection following surgery. We report a complicated case of PG following knee arthroplasty where delayed diagnosis and repeated debridements lead to significant tissue...
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck is a rapidly progressing and life-threatening condition. The purpose of this study was to describe the patients with a focus on clinical presentation, microbiology, treatment, and prognosis. Seventeen patients (10...
Abstract: Lazzeri, Lazzeri, Figus, Agostini, Nardi, Pantaloni, , , (). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as further adjunctive therapy in the treatment of periorbital necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A Streptococcus. Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery,...
