Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis from Fournier’s Gangrene in an Immunocompromised Patient
Joint Authors
Weimer, Samuel B.
Matthews, Marc R.
Caruso, Daniel M.
Foster, Kevin N.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a devastating soft tissue disease causing fulminant clinical deterioration, and extension into the retroperitoneum has a high mortality rate.
This disease process demands a strong clinical suspicion for early identification which must be coupled with frequent wide surgical debridements and intravenous antibiotics for improved outcomes.
Various clinical risk factors may render a weakness in the patient’s immune status including diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, obesity, and autoimmune disorders, such as a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Case Report.
A 55-year-old male presented with hypotension requiring a large intravenous fluid resuscitation and vasopressors.
He was diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus upon presentation.
A computerized tomographic scan revealed air and fluid in the perineum and pelvis, ascending into the retroperitoneum.
Multiple surgical debridements to his perineum, deep pelvic structures, and retroperitoneum were completed.
After colostomy placement, antibiotic administration, and wound care, he was closed using split-thickness skin grafting.
Conclusion.
NF is a sinister and fulminant disease requiring prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
The best chance for survival occurs with emergent surgical debridement and appropriate intravenous antibiotics.
While retroperitoneal NF is consistent with uniformly poor outcomes, patients are best treated in an American Burn Association-verified burn center.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Weimer, Samuel B.& Matthews, Marc R.& Caruso, Daniel M.& Foster, Kevin N.. 2017. Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis from Fournier’s Gangrene in an Immunocompromised Patient. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150210
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Weimer, Samuel B.…[et al.]. Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis from Fournier’s Gangrene in an Immunocompromised Patient. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150210
American Medical Association (AMA)
Weimer, Samuel B.& Matthews, Marc R.& Caruso, Daniel M.& Foster, Kevin N.. Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis from Fournier’s Gangrene in an Immunocompromised Patient. Case Reports in Surgery. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150210
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150210