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ArticleWorld journal of plastic surgery2023

Evaluation of Clinical Manifestations, Pattern of Involvement, and Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Post Covid-19 Head and Neck Mucormycosis Infection among Patients Admitted To Namazi Hospital, Shiraz, Iran (2021-2022).

Mehryar Nahaei, Gholamreza Motazedian, Ali-Akbar Mohammadi, Mohammad Ali Davarpanah, Parsa Yazdanpanahi, Nazanin Ayareh, Fateme Salari, Alireza Keshtkar

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Article in World journal of plastic surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Mehryar NahaeiDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Gholamreza MotazedianBurn and Wound Healing Research Centre, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Ward, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Ali-Akbar MohammadiBurn and Wound Healing Research Centre, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Ward, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mohammad Ali DavarpanahInfectious Disease Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Parsa YazdanpanahiStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Nazanin AyarehStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Fateme SalariTrauma Research Center, Shahid Rajaee (Emtiaz) Trauma Hospital, Shiraz Univ-ersity of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Alireza KeshtkarStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

Background: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a global pandemic that particularly affects immunocompromised individuals, leading to secondary bacterial and fungal infections. Mucormycosis, caused by Mucorales fungi, is a severe infection primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surge in mucormycosis cases worldwide, with India experiencing a significant increase. Various factors, including diabetes mellitus, contribute to the risk of mucormycosis. This study investigated head and neck mucormycosis in patients with prior COVID-19 infection. Methods: Data from 45 patients were analyzed, with diabetes being the most common risk factor. Visual symptoms, ethmoid bone involvement, and orbital bone involvement were also identified as significant factors. Results: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mucormycosis cases, particularly in the head and neck region, with high mortality. Successful management involves addressing underlying factors, surgical debridement, and antifungal therapy. Conclusion: Timely debridement reduces morbidity and mortality.

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COVID-19Diabetes MellitusImmunocompromisedMucormycosis

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