scholarly journals Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Uncommon Fulminant Disease Entity

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar Sharma ◽  
Archna Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotic ◽  
Infectious Origin ◽  
Insight Into

Cervical necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon fulminant disease of single or polymicrobial infectious origin characterized by rapid necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and fasciae. The disease has high mortality rate. Early identification, timely surgical debridement, broad spectrum antibiotic therapy, aggressive wound care and intensive medical care of the patient are of paramount importance for better prognosis. We present a case report and review of literature of cervical necrotizing fasciitis with a thorough insight into its epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.

scholarly journals Necrotizing fasciitis with prior leprosy: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 788
Author(s):  
Vannia C. Teng ◽  
Prima K. Esti ◽  
Sweety Pribadi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Limited Resource ◽  
Masking Effect ◽  
Risk Indicator ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotic ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Lrinec Score ◽  
Improve Patient Management ◽  
Improve Patient

<p class="abstract">Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft tissue infection with a high misdiagnosis rate. Here, we present the case of NF with hypoesthesia due to prior leprosy in a limited resource area. Laboratory risk indicator for NF (LRINEC) score was used to determine the diagnosis of NF. Resuscitation and broad-spectrum antibiotic were initiated, followed by surgical debridement due to lack of wound improvement and skin graft to cover the wound was done. This case report highlights the usage of LRINEC score to reduce misdiagnosis, ensure early diagnosis, and improve patient management in NF with masking effect.</p>

scholarly journals Necrotizing Fasciitis by Two Anaerobic Bacteria in an Immunocompetent Patient after Minor Trauma: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Marco Sciarra ◽  
Andrea Schimmenti ◽  
Tommaso Manciulli ◽  
Cristina Sarda ◽  
Marco Mussa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Group A Streptococci ◽  
Group A

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a soft tissue infection affecting subcutaneous tissue and the muscular fascia without involvement of the muscle and can be either monomicrobial or polymicrobial. Monomicrobial infections are usually caused by group A streptococci, while infections caused by anaerobic germs usually affect immunodepressed patients. We report a rare case of NF caused by two anaerobic bacteria in an immunocompetent patient.

scholarly journals Anaesthetic Management of a Patient with Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Shallu Chaudhary ◽  
Major Amit Atwal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Severe Sepsis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
Left Shoulder

Necrotizing fasciitis is a highly lethal bacterial infection of subcutaneous tissue and fascia. 77 year old male patient, smoker with necrotizing fasciitis underwent surgery:- left shoulder disarticulation in emergency OT under general anesthesia. Intraoperatively, the patient went into severe sepsis and developed arrythmias and hypotension which was managed with anti-arrythmic drugs and infusion norepinephrine. The patient responded to the treatment and the surgery was completed. Postoperatively mechanical ventilation was continued and subsequently the patient improved and was extubated 3 days later. Keywords: Necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing acute soft tissue injury, NASTI.

scholarly journals Periorbital Necrotising Fasciitis after Minor Skin Trauma

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Ceren Günel ◽  
Aylin Eryılmaz ◽  
Yeşim Başal ◽  
Ali Toka
Keyword(s):  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Periorbital Edema ◽  
Razor Blade ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Infective Disease ◽  
Culture Sample

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a fatal and rare disease, mainly located in extremity and body. Due to the good blood supply, the occurrence of this infective disease of skin and subcutaneous tissue/fascia is much rarer in the head and neck region. In this study, we represent periorbital necrotizing fasciitis case in a patient with normal immune system. The patient applied the emergency clinic with the complaints of swelling and redness on the left eye. It was found out that a skin incision occurred at 2 cm below the left eye with razor blade 2 days ago. After taking swab culture sample, patient was started on parenteral Vancomycin + Ampicillin-Sulbactam treatment. It was observed that necrosis spread within hours and an emergent deep surgical debridement was performed. Following the debridement, it was observed that periorbital edema began to regress prominently on the 1st day of the treatment. Treatment was carried on with daily wound care and parenteral antibiotherapy. The patient was discharged from the hospital with slightly cosmetic defect.

Necrotizing Fasciitis: Case Report and Review of Literature

2007 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Smeets ◽  
A. Bous ◽  
O. Heymans
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Review Of Literature

scholarly journals A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of eyelid in a young immunocompetent lady- case report and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 1834
Author(s):  
Nithya Venkataramani ◽  
Sonali Muralidhar ◽  
Ravi Sachidananda
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Necrotising Fasciitis ◽  
Aggressive Treatment ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Rapid Spread

<p class="abstract">Necrotising fasciitis of the periorbital region is a rare condition where there is destruction of the periorbital soft tissue with potential of rapid spread causing significant morbidity and mortality. It is generally seen in immuno suppressed individuals following trivial trauma. Here we present a case of periorbital necrotising fasciitis in a young immonocompetent lady with emphasis on early identification and aggressive treatment to prevent loss of vision and mortality.</p>

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