ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2023
A successful process of treatment with necrotizing fasciitis of upper extremities in patients with diabetes mellitus: a case report.
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- Comparison of bacterial species and clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic hand infection in tropical and nontropical regions.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Pooled it
- Comparison of bacterial species and clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic hand infection in tropical and nontropical regions.Research square · 2024Article
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Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) represents a rapidly progressive, life-threatening infection involving the fascia and subcutaneous tissue. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to treat, especially in diabetic patients. Case presentation: This case report presents on a patient with diabetes mellitus rapidly developed a NF of the upper extremities following a minor trauma in the palmar of greater thenar. In the initial stages of her hospital admission, severe hand soft tissue infection, and systemic toxicity is the most prominent clinical manifestation. During her hospitalization, efficacious multidisciplinary treatment was carried out to avoid severe consequences. Clinical discussion and conclusion: The objective of this case report is to present a successful individual strategy in a complex case to standardize the treatment process. Accurate and standardized management can improve the prognosis of patients affected from upper extremities NF of diabetic avoiding and severe complications and saving lives.
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