Plastic Reconstruction of Upper Extremity Defects in Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections [PDF]
Soft tissue reconstruction in patients with upper extremity necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) can be challenging; these defects can be large with exposed critical structures.
Karren M. Takamura, Jason J. Yoo
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Antibiotic susceptibility pattern and the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from skin and soft tissue in Tehran Razi skin hospital (2014-15) [PDF]
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of S.
Zeynab Fagheei-Aghmiyuni +4 more
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NECROTIZING SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS: AN UNPREDICTIBLE, LIFE-THREATENING INFECTIONS [PDF]
Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are serious and potentially fatal rapidly progressive and aggressive infections of subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and sometimes muscles (manifesting as necrotizing pyomyositis).
Zogic Enes +3 more
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Skin and soft tissue infections in primary care [PDF]
Jen Yi Ling +4 more
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Antibiotics in Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare life-threatening bacterial infections characterized by an extensive necrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues.
Tomas Urbina +6 more
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WSES/GAIS/WSIS/SIS-E/AAST global clinical pathways for patients with skin and soft tissue infections
Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a variety of pathological conditions that involve the skin and underlying subcutaneous tissue, fascia, or muscle, ranging from simple superficial infections to severe necrotizing infections. Together, the
Massimo Sartelli +86 more
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High-resolution ultrasound in the evaluation of musculoskeletal infections
Soft tissue and osseous musculoskeletal infections are common but can be difficult to diagnose clinically. Signs, symptoms, and physical examination findings may be nonspecific, and laboratory values can be inconclusive. The extent of disease may also be
Weaver Jennifer S. +5 more
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Necrotising soft-tissue infections
The incidence of necrotising soft-tissue infections has increased during recent decades such that most physicians might see at least one case of these potentially life-threatening infections in their career. Despite advances in care, necrotising soft-tissue infections are still associated with high morbidity and mortality, underlining a need for ...
Hua, Camille +6 more
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Mortality in soft-tissue infections: Is it predictable?
Background: Soft-tissue infections are a common emergency surgical problem. The delayed presentation will lead to significant mortality and morbidity. There is no proper prognostication model available for this disease.
Vijayan Purushothaman +2 more
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Skin and soft-tissue infections due to rapidly growing mycobacteria: An overview
Background: Rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) are increasingly being recognized as potential pathogens. RGM, particularly Mycobacterium abscessus, Mycobacterium fortuitum, and Mycobacterium chelonae, have been observed in both pulmonary and ...
Chanchal Kumar +4 more
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