Fulminating Postcaesarean Necrotising Fasciitis: A Rare and Lethal Condition Successfully Managed in a Resource-Disadvantaged Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa
Joint Authors
Angwafo, F. F.
Sama, Carlson-Babila
Tankou, Conrad S.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but potentially lethal condition in obstetrics which usually presents with fulminant tissue destruction and a resultant high mortality.
We report a 19-year-old Sub-Saharan female diagnosed with a rapidly erosive necrotising fasciitis on day 5 after caesarean section in a resource-limited setting.
Timely diagnosis, aggressive antibiotic therapy, and prompt surgical intervention via an extensive abdominal wall debridement were pivotal to her survival.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sama, Carlson-Babila& Tankou, Conrad S.& Angwafo, F. F.. 2017. Fulminating Postcaesarean Necrotising Fasciitis: A Rare and Lethal Condition Successfully Managed in a Resource-Disadvantaged Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147572
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sama, Carlson-Babila…[et al.]. Fulminating Postcaesarean Necrotising Fasciitis: A Rare and Lethal Condition Successfully Managed in a Resource-Disadvantaged Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147572
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sama, Carlson-Babila& Tankou, Conrad S.& Angwafo, F. F.. Fulminating Postcaesarean Necrotising Fasciitis: A Rare and Lethal Condition Successfully Managed in a Resource-Disadvantaged Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147572
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147572