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4 days ago · Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a rare but life-threatening skin and soft tissue infection which requires urgent surgical debridement. Its incidence in the United Kingdom is estimated to be 500 cases a year with a global prevalence of 0.4 cases per 100 000 population [ 1 , 2 ].
23 hours ago · The size of the abscess was measured by length (cm) x breadth (cm) of the abscess in medical records. The area of abscess was estimated by length multiplied by breadth. STI was classified as uncomplicated (cellulitis/soft tissue abscess) or complicated (carbuncle/necrotizing infection). All diabetic (Type 1/2) patients were included in the study.
1 day ago · Necrotizing Fasciitis. General Considerations. A rapidly progressive, infection of fascia which leads to subsequent necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue; muscles are frequently spared. It may be caused by several organisms of groups of organisms. Type 1: Polymicrobial.
23 hours ago · All cases of OC and IFOI were treated with appropriate antimicrobial therapy (i.e., antibiotics or antifungals). Of the patients with IFOI, seven patients had an initial suspicion of an invasive fungal pathology due to risk-factors (e.g.: immunocompromise), clinical features (e.g.: necrotic tissue on naso-endoscopy) and extensive radiological features.
2 days ago · Intraoperative use of vasopressors in free flap surgeries is controversially debated. The predominant concern is pedicle blood supply will decrease leading to post-operative complications. This study examines the role of intraoperative vasopressors, specifically norepinephrine, in free flap partial necrosis based on patients’ comorbidities. We retrospectively analyzed 192 patients that ...
23 hours ago · To date, more than 1,939 clinical or basic research studies have been published regarding commercial NPWT use in open wounds. Basic research has focused on expanding the understanding of NPWT mechanisms, including its effect on various cells and tissues, blood flow, bioburden, exudate removal, lymphatic flow and edema, angiogenesis, and granulation tissue formation. 1–5 Research has produced ...
5 days ago · Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), previously known as malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH), is considered the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma. It has an aggressive biological behavior and a poor prognosis.
