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Matcuk GR, Skalski MR, Patel DB, Fields BKK, Waldman LE, Spinnato P, Gholamrezanezhad A, Katal S. Lower extremity infections: Essential anatomy and multimodality imaging findings. Skeletal Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00256-024-04567-w. [PMID: 38244060 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-024-04567-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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In modern practice, imaging plays an integral role in the diagnosis, evaluation of extent, and treatment planning for lower extremity infections. This review will illustrate the relevant compartment anatomy of the lower extremities and highlight the role of plain radiographs, CT, US, MRI, and nuclear medicine in the diagnostic workup. The imaging features of cellulitis, abscess and phlegmon, necrotizing soft tissue infection, pyomyositis, infectious tenosynovitis, septic arthritis, and osteomyelitis are reviewed. Differentiating features from noninfectious causes of swelling and edema are discussed.
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- George R Matcuk
- Department of Imaging, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Ste M-335, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Palmer College of Chiropractic - West Campus, San Jose, CA, 95134, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Imaging, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Ste M-335, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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Tournade C, Dusick A, Mans C. Clinical diagnosis and outcome of cervicofacial cellulitis in pyrexic rabbits: six cases (2014-2021). J Small Anim Pract 2024; 65:66-74. [PMID: 37759337 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the signalment, history, exam findings, diagnostics, treatment and outcome of rabbits diagnosed with pyrexia and concurrent cervicofacial cellulitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective evaluation of medical records of rabbits diagnosed with cervicofacial cellulitis and pyrexia based on physical exam, contrast-enhanced CT, clinicopathology and microbiology findings. RESULTS Six out of 1588 rabbits met the study inclusion criteria. Rabbits presented with a median age of 6 years (range, 8 months to 8 years) with a presenting complaint of anorexia or hyporexia. All rabbits had a rectal temperature >40.2°C (104.4°F). Physical exam and contrast-enhanced CT revealed unilateral submandibular and ipsilateral cervical diffuse soft tissue swelling in five of six rabbits. No antemortem evidence of periodontal or dental disease was found on physical exam or CT. Leucopenia was present in five of six rabbits. A left shift with marked toxic changes was present in all four rabbits, for which blood smears were reviewed. Bacterial cultures of the aspirated subcutaneous soft tissue swelling cultured Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, Granulicatella adiacens, Streptococcus species, Haemophilus species and Bacteroides species. Treatment was pursued in five rabbits, where all rabbits received supportive care and four of five rabbits received systemic antibiotics. One rabbit was euthanased following a diagnosis of cervicofacial cellulitis. Three out of five rabbits continued to decline clinically despite medical management, and thus, euthanasia was pursued within 24 hours of starting treatment. Two rabbits responded to initial treatment and developed subsequent multi-focal abscessation. One rabbit was euthanased due to client cost constraints, and one rabbit died shortly after achieving clinical resolution of cervicofacial cellulitis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Cervicofacial cellulitis should be considered a differential diagnosis in pyrexic rabbits with facial or cervical swelling with medical and surgical management pursued for therapy.
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- C Tournade
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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Cucka B, Biglione B, Xia J, Tan AJ, Chand S, Rrapi R, El Saleeby C, Kroshinsky D. Complicated Cellulitis is an Independent Predictor for Increased Length of Stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr 2023; 262:113581. [PMID: 37353147 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess cellulitis in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting and identify risk factors for its disease severity and whether cellulitis influences length of stay (LOS). STUDY DESIGN In this retrospective study, patients with cellulitis were identified using the electronic health record while admitted to the NICU at Massachusetts General for Children from January 2007 to December 2020. Demographic and clinical data were extracted from patient records. Two multivariable logistic regression models were constructed to assess for independent predictors for increased LOS (≥30 days) and complicated cellulitis in the hospital. RESULTS Eighty-four patients met the study criteria; 46.4% were older than 14 days at the time of diagnosis of cellulitis, 61.9% were non-White, and 83.3% were born prematurely; 48.8% had complicated cellulitis as defined by overlying hardware (41.7%), sepsis (7.1%), requirement for broadened antibiotic coverage (7.1%), bacteremia (4.8%), and/or abscess (3.6%). The mean hospital LOS was 58.5 ± 36.1 days SD, with 72.6% having a LOS greater than 30 days. Independent predictors of increased LOS were extreme prematurity (<28 weeks' gestation) (OR: 14.7, P = .03), non-White race (OR: 5.7, P = .03), and complicated cellulitis (OR: 6.4, P = .03). No significant predictors of complicated cellulitis were identified. CONCLUSIONS This study identifies complicated cellulitis in the NICU as an independent predictor of increased hospital LOS in neonates. Implementation of strategies to mitigate the development of cellulitis may decrease LOS among this high-risk population.
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- Bethany Cucka
- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Divisions of Hospital Medicine and Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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Libson K, Johnson K, Plaza JA, Chung C, Fisher K, Korman AM, Kaffenberger BH. Skin biopsies are associated with a lower risk of rehospitalization among hospitalized patients with skin and soft tissue infections: a cross-sectional study. Int J Dermatol 2023; 62:e538-e540. [PMID: 37139990 PMCID: PMC10524201 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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- Karissa Libson
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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Leung AKC, Barankin B, Lam JM, Leong KF, Hon KL. Tinea pedis: an updated review. Drugs Context 2023; 12:2023-5-1. [PMID: 37415917 PMCID: PMC10321471 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2023-5-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Background Tinea pedis is one of the most common superficial fungal infections of the skin, with various clinical manifestations. This review aims to familiarize physicians with the clinical features, diagnosis and management of tinea pedis. Methods A search was conducted in April 2023 in PubMed Clinical Queries using the key terms 'tinea pedis' OR 'athlete's foot'. The search strategy included all clinical trials, observational studies and reviews published in English within the past 10 years. Results Tinea pedis is most often caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale. It is estimated that approximately 3% of the world population have tinea pedis. The prevalence is higher in adolescents and adults than in children. The peak age incidence is between 16 and 45 years of age. Tinea pedis is more common amongst males than females. Transmission amongst family members is the most common route, and transmission can also occur through indirect contact with contaminated belongings of the affected patient. Three main clinical forms of tinea pedis are recognized: interdigital, hyperkeratotic (moccasin-type) and vesiculobullous (inflammatory). The accuracy of clinical diagnosis of tinea pedis is low. A KOH wet-mount examination of skin scrapings of the active border of the lesion is recommended as a point-of-care testing. The diagnosis can be confirmed, if necessary, by fungal culture or culture-independent molecular tools of skin scrapings. Superficial or localized tinea pedis usually responds to topical antifungal therapy. Oral antifungal therapy should be reserved for severe disease, failed topical antifungal therapy, concomitant presence of onychomycosis or in immunocompromised patients. Conclusion Topical antifungal therapy (once to twice daily for 1-6 weeks) is the mainstay of treatment for superficial or localized tinea pedis. Examples of topical antifungal agents include allylamines (e.g. terbinafine), azoles (e.g. ketoconazole), benzylamine, ciclopirox, tolnaftate and amorolfine. Oral antifungal agents used for the treatment of tinea pedis include terbinafine, itraconazole and fluconazole. Combined therapy with topical and oral antifungals may increase the cure rate. The prognosis is good with appropriate antifungal treatment. Untreated, the lesions may persist and progress.
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- Alexander KC Leung
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Calgary and The Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Department of Dermatology and Skin Sciences, University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Pediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Guarino M, Perna B, Cesaro AE, Maritati M, Spampinato MD, Contini C, De Giorgio R. 2023 Update on Sepsis and Septic Shock in Adult Patients: Management in the Emergency Department. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093188. [PMID: 37176628 PMCID: PMC10179263 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis/septic shock is a life-threatening and time-dependent condition that requires timely management to reduce mortality. This review aims to update physicians with regard to the main pillars of treatment for this insidious condition. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE were searched from inception with special attention paid to November 2021-January 2023. RESULTS The management of sepsis/septic shock is challenging and involves different pathophysiological aspects, encompassing empirical antimicrobial treatment (which is promptly administered after microbial tests), fluid (crystalloids) replacement (to be established according to fluid tolerance and fluid responsiveness), and vasoactive agents (e.g., norepinephrine (NE)), which are employed to maintain mean arterial pressure above 65 mmHg and reduce the risk of fluid overload. In cases of refractory shock, vasopressin (rather than epinephrine) should be combined with NE to reach an acceptable level of pressure control. If mechanical ventilation is indicated, the tidal volume should be reduced from 10 to 6 mL/kg. Heparin is administered to prevent venous thromboembolism, and glycemic control is recommended. The efficacy of other treatments (e.g., proton-pump inhibitors, sodium bicarbonate, etc.) is largely debated, and such treatments might be used on a case-to-case basis. CONCLUSIONS The management of sepsis/septic shock has significantly progressed in the last few years. Improving knowledge of the main therapeutic cornerstones of this challenging condition is crucial to achieve better patient outcomes.
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- Matteo Guarino
- Department of Translational Medicine, St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Infectious and Dermatology Diseases, St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Infectious and Dermatology Diseases, St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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Imaging of Musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Infections in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Updated Review. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122329. [PMID: 36557582 PMCID: PMC9784663 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Musculoskeletal soft-tissue infections include a wide range of clinical conditions that are commonly encountered in both emergency departments and non-emergency clinical settings. Since clinical signs, symptoms, and even laboratory tests can be unremarkable or non-specific, imaging plays a key role in many cases. MRI is considered the most comprehensive and sensitive imaging tool available for the assessment of musculoskeletal infections. Ultrasound is a fundamental tool, especially for the evaluation of superficially located diseases and for US-guided interventional procedures, such as biopsy, needle-aspiration, and drainage. Conventional radiographs can be very helpful, especially for the detection of foreign bodies and in cases of infections with delayed diagnosis displaying bone involvement. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the radiological tools available and the imaging features of the most common musculoskeletal soft-tissue infections, including cellulitis, necrotizing and non-necrotizing fasciitis, foreign bodies, abscess, pyomyositis, infectious tenosynovitis, and bursitis.
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Biglione B, Cucka B, Kroshinsky D. Cellulitis and Its Mimickers: an Approach to Diagnosis and Management. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13671-022-00363-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Oganesyan A, Sivesind T, Dellavalle R. From the Cochrane Library: Interventions for Cellulitis and Erysipelas. JMIR DERMATOLOGY 2022; 5:e37888. [PMID: 37632897 PMCID: PMC10334911 DOI: 10.2196/37888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Ani Oganesyan
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
- Dermatology Service, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, United States
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Akhavan H, Habibzadeh SR, Maleki F, Foroughian M, Ahmadi SR, Akhavan R, Abbasi B, Shahi B, Kalani N, Hatami N, Mangouri A, Jamalnia S. Accuracy of CREST Guideline in Management of Cellulitis in Emergency Department; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. ARCHIVES OF ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2021; 9:e69. [PMID: 34870235 PMCID: PMC8628644 DOI: 10.22037/aaem.v9i1.1422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction: Skin and soft tissue infections are important causes of outpatient visits to medical clinics or hospitals. This study aimed to review the literature for the accuracy of Clinical Resource Efficiency Support Team (CREST) guideline in management of cellulitis in emergency department. Method: Studies that had evaluated cellulitis patients using the CREST guideline were quarried in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed database, from 2005 to the end of 2020. The quality of the studies was evaluated using Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) checklist for cohort studies. Pooled area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of CREST guideline regarding the rate of hospital stay more than 24 hours, rate of revisit, and appropriateness of antimicrobial treatment in management of cellulitis in emergency department was evaluated. Results: Seven studies evaluating a total of 1640 adult cellulitis patients were finally entered to the study. In evaluation of the rate of the appropriate treatment versus over-treatment, the pooled AUROC was estimated to be 0.38 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.06 – 0.82), indicating low accuracy (AUROC lower than 0.5) of guideline for antimicrobial choice. CREST II patients had a significantly lower odds ratio (OR) of revisiting the Emergency Department, OR=0.21 (95% CI: 0.009 – 0.47). Pooled AUROC value of 0.86 (CI95%: 0.84 – 0.89) showed accuracy of the CREST classification in prediction of being hospitalized more or less than 24 hours. Conclusion: CREST classification shows good accuracy in determining the duration of hospitalization or observation in ED but it could lead to inevitable over/under treatment with empirical antimicrobial agents.
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- Hossein Akhavan
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of General Surgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Journalism Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Norimatsu Y, Ohno Y. Sex-based differences in Japanese patients with cellulitis. J Dermatol 2021; 48:1797-1798. [PMID: 34390030 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Yuta Norimatsu
- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Dermatology, JR Tokyo General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, JR Tokyo General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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