Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a necrotizing soft tissue infection that can result in fast tissue loss, necrosis, and potentially fatal acute sepsis. Diabetes, cancer, alcohol abuse, and chronic liver and renal disease are all risk factors for NF. Our case was a 50 years old male with IV drug abuse that inject oil in his arms and admitted by diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis and perform serial surgery and antibiotic therapy for him to save his life and his arm. NF is a rare bacterial inflammation (infection) that can destroy the skin and underlying tissues (connective tissue, subcutaneous fat, muscles, and muscle membranes). The disease can be very dramatic, with shock and damage to internal organs. In this case report, serial debridement with adequate antibiotherapy followed by reconstructive surgeries were made. An early diagnosis remains challenging and crucial for salvaging the affected area. Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening soft tissue infection characterized by a rapid spreading infection of the subcutaneous tissue and in particular the fascia. The management of infected tissues requires a rapid diagnosis, immediate aggressive surgical management and an extended debridement. In some cases, early amputations of the affected tissues and maximum intensive care treatment, in case of sepsis, are required. Due to a rising number of cases we aimed to report this case.
Source: Dermatology and Dermatitis
Author: Ahmad Reza Shahraki
Institution: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401886861