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Periocular necrotizing fasciitis following retrobulbar injection [PDF]

, 2014
Yeshigeta Gelaw, Aemero Abateneh Department of Ophthalmology, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressive severe bacterial soft tissue infection with a ...
Abateneh A, Gelaw Y
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Necrotizing fasciitis in association with Ludwig’s angina – A case report

Saudi Dental Journal, 2011
A 28 year old male diabetic patient developed Ludwig’s angina which subsequently evolved into cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis. The differential characteristic of Ludwig’s angina and cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis, as it relates to this rare ...
A.M. Kavarodi
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Extreme Heterophilic Antibody Interference in BNP Immunoassay: A Case Report and Systematic Investigation Protocol

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
A 53 year‐old male with type 2 diabetes presented extremely elevated BNP (> 4000 pg/mL) but normal NT‐proBNP and cardiac function. Systematic verification confirmed severe heterophilic antibody (HAMA) interference in the BNP chemiluminescence immunoassay.
Huicong Yang, Yuanhai Zheng, Zhenhua Zeng, Haimin Gao, Jinzhi Wu, Ayang Wu, Jie Lin   +6 more
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A Rare Coexistence: Gangrenous Cystitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis [PDF]

Gangrenous cystitis is an exceedingly uncommon diagnosis characterized by bladder mucosa and submucosal necrosis. The presence of non-specific symptoms and signs complicates the diagnostic process.
Erim Erdem, Gizem Aydın, Melih Bıyıkoğlu, Yasemin Yuyucu Karabulut   +3 more
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Necrotizing fasciitis of breast [PDF]

, 2013
Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon and rapidly progressive, life-threatening soft tissue infection. Necrotizing fasciitis of breast is even rarely encountered.
Salati, SA, Rather, AA
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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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Addressing in‐hospital substance use: A bioethical evaluation of two possible approaches

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Up to 40% of patients with substance use disorder report using non‐prescribed drugs when hospitalized. In‐hospital substance (IHSU) use is associated with poor outcomes and raises safety concerns for healthcare providers. Despite its prevalence, little guidance exists regarding best practices in responding to IHSU.
John C. Messinger, Taylor Baisey, Johanna Sluser, Benjamin A. Barsky, Marlene Martin, Leslie W. Suen   +5 more
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Fatal Necrotizing Fasciitis following Episiotomy [PDF]

, 2015
Introduction. Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon condition in general practice but one that provokes serious morbidity. It is characterized by widespread fascial necrosis with relative sparing of skin and underlying muscle.
Ziyad Alharbi, Christian Klink, Faris Almarzouqi, Paul C. Fuchs, Almarzouqi, Faris, Grieb, Gerrit Christian, Gerrit Grieb, Dirk Bauerschlag, Klink, Christian Daniel, Fuchs, Paul Christian, Vasku, Marketa, Pallua, Norbert, Marketa Vasku, Norbert Pallua, Alharbi, Ziyad Issa D., Bauerschlag, Dirk   +15 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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NECROTIZING FASCIITIS OF THE POSTERIOR CERVICAL COMPARTMENT: AN ATYPICAL CASE DUE TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE [PDF]

, 2012
Necrotizing fasciitis is a fulminant infection that affects the deep and superficial fascia while initially sparing the overlying skin and underlying muscle.
Abramo, Alessandro; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - ULSS 13 – General Hospital of Mirano Via Mariutto, 76 - 30035 – MIRANO (VENICE) - Italy, Spinato, Giacomo; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - ULSS 13 – General Hospital of Mirano Via Mariutto, 76 - 30035 – MIRANO (VENICE) - Italy, Tirelli, Giancarlo; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - ULSS 13 – General Hospital of Mirano Via Mariutto, 76 - 30035 – MIRANO (VENICE) - Italy, Ferri, Emanuele; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - ULSS 13 – General Hospital of Mirano Via Mariutto, 76 - 30035 – MIRANO (VENICE) - Italy   +3 more
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