scholarly journals WITHDRAWN: Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis: A rare disease with a high mortality requiring early debridement for survival

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Y. Martínez ◽  
Christopher R. McHenry ◽  
Leopoldo Meneses Rivadeneira
Keyword(s):  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Early Debridement

Intrasellar Abscess after Transsphenoidal Pituitary Adenomectomy

Neurosurgery ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 684-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Sella Turcica ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Successful Therapy ◽  
Proper Diagnosis

Abstract Intrasellar abscess is a rare disease that is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Few neurosurgeons who operate by the transsphenoidal route are concerned with intrasellar abscess despite its high mortality rate. We describe a case of intrasellar abscess which, to our knowledge, is only the second diagnosed or suspected preoperatively. Most cases have been diagnosed unexpectedly at operation or autopsy. This case also is the first reported intrasellar abscess arising within an intrasellar graft used to seal the sella turcica after transsphenoidal pituitary adenomectomy. The clinical suspicion of infection proved more reliable than roentgenograms and laboratory studies in leading to the proper diagnosis and successful therapy.

scholarly journals Emphysematous gastritis developing after isolated cardioembolic event

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Muna Aguon ◽  
Tyler Aasen ◽  
Brenda Shinar
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Gastric Mucosa ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Ischemic Injury ◽  
Emphysematous Gastritis

Emphysematous gastritis is a very rare disease associated with a high mortality rate, making prompt recognition and early treatment of the underlying cause essential. We present a case of emphysematous gastritis developing after a cardio embolic-related acute ischemic injury to the gastric mucosa.

scholarly journals Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 3198
Author(s):  
Ashish Marwah ◽  
Poonam Marwah ◽  
Sunil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Systemic Toxicity ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Pseudomonas Infection

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon rapidly spreading infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue with systemic toxicity and fulminant course. The disease though relatively uncommon in pediatric and neonatal age group carries a high mortality unless diagnosed early and treated aggressively. Mono-microbial pseudomonas infection causing neonatal NF is a rarity and we, therefore, present one such neonate with fatal NF due to pseudomonas sepsis.

scholarly journals Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Abdominal Wall in a Patient with Diverticulitis

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-38
Author(s):  
Shinil K Shah ◽  
Peter A Walker ◽  
Ricardo A Jacquez ◽  
Uwe M Fischer ◽  
Michael D Yaakovian
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Medical Comorbidities ◽  
Posterior Abdominal Wall ◽  
Abdominal Infections

ABSTRACT Intra-abdominal infections, such as diverticulitis causing necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall or extremities, are extremely rare and carry a high mortality rate. We present the case of a 52-year-old man with multiple medical comorbidities and diverticulitis who presented to our service with necrotizing fasciitis of the left lateral and posterior abdominal wall. The relevant literature is discussed. How to cite this article Jacquez RA, Fischer UM, Yaakovian MD, Walker PA, Shah SK. Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Abdominal Wall in a Patient with Diverticulitis. J Trauma Crit Care Emerg Surg 2014;3(1):37-38.

scholarly journals Ileo-cecal mucormycosis in an immune competent adult: Treating successfully a rare disease with high mortality

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-53
Author(s):  
P.K. Thatoi ◽  
S. Khadanga ◽  
Ujjawal Khurana ◽  
D. Dugar ◽  
S. P. Satapathy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Disease ◽  
High Mortality

Possible Considerations for the Management of Turcot’s Syndrome?

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-154
Author(s):  
Alexandrina Nikova ◽  
Dimitar Ganchev ◽  
Theodossios Birbilis
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Brain Cancer ◽  
Search Engines ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Genetic Mutations ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Turcot's Syndrome ◽  
The Brain

Background: Turcot’s syndrome (TS) is a rare disease with known incidence of about 1-2 cases per year. It is, however, linked to high mortality due to the brain cancer. And because of this, we propose recommendations, aimed at preventing the mortality of the patients and to minimize the risk of undiagnosed Turcot’s syndrome. Methods: The authors collected the worldwide published data on TS, from the year of its definition till 2018, all of which was published on the search engines, such as Medline, Medknow, Cohraine and Wiley. Results: We included 97 patients, 57 from which are females and 40 males with median age of 22 years. The most common type of cancer is medulloblastoma, followed by glioblastoma and astrocytoma. We further divided the patients into two categories based on the first symptom of the disease and we made an algorithm of approaching these patients. Conclusion: TS is a disease that affects mostly members of families with multiple genetic mutations and types of cancers. And because of the unknown mechanisms of inheritance, it is useful to establish guidelines for the approach of those patients, in order to minimize the high mortality rate.

A Case of Emphysematous Gastritis - Rare Disease With High Mortality

2018 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S1501-S1502
Author(s):  
Rajarajeshwari Ramachandran ◽  
Diana Whitehead ◽  
Ji Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Rare Disease ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Emphysematous Gastritis

scholarly journals Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a rare case report and recent concepts in diagnosis and management

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1100
Author(s):  
Naresh Kumar ◽  
Akshay Lamba ◽  
Jyotirmay Das ◽  
Avik K. Neogi ◽  
Kunal Arora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Functional Deficits ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Pseudomonas Infection ◽  
Early Debridement

<p>Necrotizing fasciitis caused by <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> is an extremely rare and life threatening bacterial soft tissue infection. Here we report a case study of fully established necrotizing fasciitis associated with monomicrobial pseudomonas infection in a 34 years old male. The patient presented with painful, necrosed areas of skin and soft tissue over right gluteal region which rapidly progressed to right upper back. Aggressive supportive measures and early debridement lead to a full recovery with no functional deficits.</p>

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Pulmonary Hypertension in Children: What Do We Know So Far?

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 716
Author(s):  
Bibhuti B Das
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Hypertension In Children ◽  
Disease Testing

The interplay between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) in children is unknown. Adults with PH are at potential risk for severe complications and high mortality due to associated comorbidities. It is difficult to extrapolate the outcomes of COVID-19 in adults to pediatric PH patients. Overall, a small number of COVID-19 cases is reported in patients with preexisting PH. Several factors may be responsible for the low incidence of COVID-19 in children with PH. Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disease, testing is not universal, and patients may have followed more rigorously the Center for Disease Control’s guidelines recommended for personal protection with mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand sanitization through ongoing health education. The small number of COVID-19 cases in patients with preexisting PH does not support that PH is protective for COVID-19. However, medications used to treat PH may have some protection against COVID-19. This review discusses the pathophysiology of PH occurring with COVID-19, differences between children and adults with COVID-19, strategies for management of preexisting PH in children during the ongoing pandemic, and its impact within the field of PH.

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