Necrotizing Fasciitis Archives

[Necrotizing soft tissue infection of upper extremity complicated with toxic shock syndrome–clinical presentation and treatment options].

Apr 23, 2009 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI) are uncommon infections associated with considerable morbidity and mortality (20%-40%). They are characterized by rapidly progressive necrosis of soft tissue that primarily involves subcutaneous fat and fascia with...

A rare trifocal presentation of Clostridium septicum myonecrosis.

Mar 19, 2009 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Gas gangrene or clostridial myonecrosis is a rare, life threatening infection of the muscle that is typically associated with recent surgery or trauma. It usually affects older individuals who suffer from vascular insufficiency or who are immunocompromised....

[Necroticing fasciitis in children].

Jan 29, 2009 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a serious condition with infection of the muscular fascia causing rapidly spreading necrosis. NF rarely affects children, and we here report two paediatric cases of NF. The first developed NF after a joint puncture, the other...

Hyperbaric oxygen in necrotizing fasciitis.

Dec 4, 2008 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Mulla, , , , , , , , (2008). Hyperbaric oxygen in necrotizing fasciitis. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2008 Dec;122(6):1984-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19050570

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the eye.

Nov 26, 2008 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a primary or adjunctive therapy for a variety of medical disorders including some involving the eye. This paper is the first comprehensive review of HBOT for ocular indications. The authors recommend the following as...

Hyperbaric oxygen does not improve outcome in patients with necrotizing soft tissue infection.

Nov 11, 2008 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) require prompt surgical debridement, appropriate intravenous antibiotics, and intensive support. Despite aggressive treatment, their mortality and morbidity rates remain high. The benefit of hyperbaric...

Is early diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis important?

Oct 31, 2008 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Bennett, , , , , , , , (2008). Is early diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis important? ANZ journal of surgery, 2008 Nov;78(11):947-8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18959691

Hyperoxia and infection.

Oct 4, 2008 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Surgical wound infection remains a common and serious complication of surgery. Patient factors are a major determinant of wound outcome following surgery. Co-morbidities clearly contribute, but environmental stressors as well the individual response to...

The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (hot) as an otoprotection agent against cisplatin ototoxicity.

Oct 1, 2008 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) consists of intermittent inhalations of 100% oxygen at a pressure higher than 1 atm. It is an important adjuvant therapy in pathological processes like soft tissue infections, radiation injury, gas gangrene, osteomyelitis and...

Surgical debridement and adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen in cervical necrotizing fasciitis.

Sep 10, 2008 | Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract: To review our management of cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) with the use of adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO). Case series with chart review. Evaluation of ten patients with CNF between 2001 to 2006. There were five male and six female...