Medical management of non-progressive periorbital necrotizan fasciitis

Medical management of non-progressive periorbital necrotizan fasciitis

Necrotising fasciitis is a serious soft tissue infection with a significant fatality rate. Although the cause may be polymicrobial, most known microbial agents are Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphyylococcus aureus. Early recognition and aggressive surgical debridement are usually required to prevent...

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Main Authors: Ziya Ayhan, Aylin Yaman, Meltem Soylev Bajıin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KARE Publishing 2018-04-01
Series:Beyoglu Eye Journal
Subjects:
necrotizan fasciitis
non-progressive
medical treatment
Online Access:https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=beyoglu&un=BEJ-47966
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Summary:Necrotising fasciitis is a serious soft tissue infection with a significant fatality rate. Although the cause may be polymicrobial, most known microbial agents are Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphyylococcus aureus. Early recognition and aggressive surgical debridement are usually required to prevent the rapid spread of infection. We report a case of necrotising fasciitis of the eyelids who had a good response with intravenous antibiotic therapy alone.
ISSN:2587-0394

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