Abstract: The foot ulcer is one of most common and devastating complications of diabetes and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The major causes of these ulcers are ischemia/hypoxia, neuropathy, and infection, and they often coexist. Despite...
Abstract: Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis is a necrotizing soft tissue infection of face and neck spreading at the level of fascia. It has been described as a putrid ulcer, phagedaena, and hospital gangrene. It has a high mortality rate, and presents a challenge...
Abstract: Rowe, , , , , , , , (2001). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: what is the case for its use? Journal of wound care, 2001 Apr;10(4):117-21. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12964316
Abstract: This is a case report of a 50-year-old male patient who had septic shock with anaerobic bacterial septicaemia coming from a spontaneous left femoral osteomyelitis. The combined treatment with antibiotics, surgery and hyperbaric oxygenotherapy restored normal...
Abstract: In this report we present the case of a 19-year-old woman who was admitted to hospital due to an intense pain of the left gluteofemoral region and the symptoms of toxic shock. For 5 days before admission to hospital the patient had a strong pain and fever,...
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) has been proven to enhance bone and soft tissue healing in ischemic tissue in vitro and in vivo studies. Although only a few reports have been proven using controlled studies, this treatment modality remains encouraging for chronic...
Abstract: After eating raw shellfish, 62-year-old man suffered from watery diarrhea and leg pain. The disease developed to septicemia and necrotizing fasciitis of bilateral lower extremities. Vibrio vulnificus was isolated from wound. He was treated with antibiotics,...
Abstract: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis is a severe disease which occurs after a mild otorhinolaryngologic or dental infection. The diagnosis must be established rapidly with the help of clinical and computed tomography of the neck and chest data. Treatment is...
Abstract: The authors present a review on deep soft tissue infections--necrotizing fasciitis and necrotizing myositis, incl. the classification of myositis into sub-groups according to the causal agent. The authors describe the incidence of these diseases, basic...
