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Necrotizing Fasciitis after Panniculectomy Caused by Finegoldia magna

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Summary:. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare yet severe complication after body contouring surgery. We present a case of a 54-year-old woman with a complex medical history who developed necrotizing fasciitis 9 days after panniculectomy and epigastric hernia
David Breidung, MD, Sarina Delavari, MD, Ioannis-Fivos Megas, MD, Bert Reichert, MD, Moritz Billner, MD   +4 more
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Necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome secondary to varicella in a healthy child [PDF]

Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2014
Varicella is usually considered to be a benign disease in healthy children; however, serious complications can occur such as necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome.
Byung Ok Kwak, Min Jung Lee, Hye Won Park, Min Kyung Song, Sochung Chung, Kyo Sun Kim   +5 more
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Case report: A rare atypical presentation of necrotizing fasciitis with extensive spread secondary to perirectal abscess

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but life-threatening soft tissue infection that spreads rapidly along the fascial planes, causing extensive tissue necrosis and high mortality.
Hibat Allah Qawasmeh, Omar H. Salloum, Mohamed Maraqa, Orwa Al-Fallah   +3 more
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Breast rescue after necrotizing fasciitis

Heliyon, 2022
Necrotizing fasciitis is a dangerous and rapidly spreading infection of soft tissue involving skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia; muscles can be concerned but often omitted. It's considered as emergency due to its fulminant nature.
Hadhami Rouiss, Hajer Bettaieb, Nesrine Souayeh, Hichem El Aifi, Raja Jouini, Imen Helal, Hedhili Oueslati, Chaouki Mbarki   +7 more
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Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast Underlying an Autoimmune Disease

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2021
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious soft tissue infection that causes necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues and the muscle fascia. It is associated with a high mortality rate of around 25%. Necrotizing fasciitis of the breast is a rare entity.
Jaouad Yousfi, Soukaina Oumlil, Laila Benjilali, Lamiaa Essaadouni   +3 more
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Two cases analysis of streptococcal toxin shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis caused by streptococcus pyogenes

生物医学转化, 2023
Objective To explore the therapeutic method of streptococcal toxin shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis caused by streptococcus pyogenes. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 2 cases of streptococcus pyogenes infection, summarize the treatment ...
Liu Xiaofeng, Zheng Yongqiang, Lin Liang, Lin Zhenyu, Zhang Jinshan   +4 more
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Rare Breast Emergency: A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast in a Lactating Patient

European Journal of Breast Health
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but potentially lethal infection of the skin and soft tissue, commonly seen in the perianal and gluteal regions. Concomitant diabetes is a predisposing factor. Primary necrotizing fasciitis of the breast is rare in healthy
Gökhan Giray Akgül, Sümeyra Güler, Simay Akyüz, Duygu Bayram, İbrahim Burak Bahçecioğlu, Müjdat Turan, Hikmet Erhan Güven, Mehmet Ali Gülçelik, Kerim Bora Yılmaz   +8 more
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A Case of Postsurgical Necrotizing Fasciitis Invading the Rectus Abdominis Muscle and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Medicine, 2014
Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening, soft tissue infection and an early diagnosis is needed to permit a prompt surgical and medical intervention.
Francesco Carbonetti, Antonio Cremona, Marco Guidi, Valentina Carusi   +3 more
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Laboratory risk indicators for acute necrotizing fasciitis in the emergency setting

Journal of Acute Disease, 2016
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial skin condition which forms a major diagnostic challenge and is associated with poor prognosis unless promptly treated.
Syed Shayan Ali, Fatimah Lateef
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Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis Following Prolonged Physical Activity: A Case Report

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Retroperitoneal necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressive, and often fatal infection of the retroperitoneum. In many cases the source of infection is unclear, and cutaneous signs of necrotizing fasciitis may be absent.
Jordan R. Pollock, Edmundo Chantler, Bhavesh Patel, Nelly Tan, Wayne Martini   +4 more
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