Published in:
01-04-2013 | Case Report
Multidisciplinary intensive care in extensive necrotizing fasciitis
Authors:
Guo-Wei Tu, J. O. Hwabejire, Min-Jie Ju, Yuan-Feng Yang, Guang-Jian Zhang, Jian-Wei Xu, Zhang-Gang Xue, C. Jiang, Z. Luo
Published in:
Infection
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Issue 2/2013
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Abstract
This is a case report of extensive necrotizing fasciitis (NF). A 65-year-old man presented with high fever, pain, swelling, and redness of the perineum, scrotum, and right lower limb. Based on the clinical symptoms and an imaging examination, a diagnosis of NF was made. The patient underwent an extensive exploration followed by daily bedside debridement. A diversion colostomy and six additional debridement procedures on the right thigh and perineum were subsequently performed. Although the patient had an eventful course, he recovered well under a multidisciplinary treatment regimen. The treatment and hospital course of the patient are described.