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Pertea M, Fotea MC, Luca S, Moraru DC, Filip A, Olinici-Temelie D, Lunca S, Carp AC, Grosu OM, Amarandei A, Veliceasa B. Periorbital Facial Necrotizing Fasciitis in Adults: A Rare Severe Disease with Complex Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment-A New Case Report and Systematic Review. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1612. [PMID: 38003927 PMCID: PMC10672041 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13111612] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe and aggressive pathology with a rapid progression and high mortality risk. Periocular NF is a rare condition associated with a lower mortality risk but significantly higher disabling sequelae. (2) Methods: We present the case of a 67-year-old homeless patient, a victim of assault, with multiple untreated comorbidities (diabetes mellitus, cardiac conditions, and schizophrenia) and a delayed diagnosis of periocular necrotizing fasciitis. The condition showed a cyclical evolution influenced by the existing comorbidities, and the patient underwent both surgical and medical treatment with a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, we report a systematic review of cases from the literature. (3) Results: The patient's survival outcomes were favorable; however, the sequelae were disabling, not only concerning aesthetic aspects but also due to the loss of the affected eye globe. The systematic review revealed the rarity of such cases and the peculiarities of the presented case compared to those reported in the literature up to this point. (4) Conclusions: Understanding the signs, symptoms, and predisposing factors, as well as the potential rare localizations of NF, including the periocular region, can lead to the early diagnosis and treatment with good functional and aesthetic outcomes, minimizing significant disabilities.
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- Mihaela Pertea
- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Dermatology, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Second Surgery Clinic, Regional Institute of Oncology, 700483 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (M.P.); (S.L.); (D.C.M.); (D.O.-T.); (S.L.); (A.C.C.); (O.-M.G.); (B.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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Yazıcı B, Sabur H, Toka F. Periocular Necrotizing Fasciitis Causing Posterior Orbitopathy and Vision Loss: How to Manage? Turk J Ophthalmol 2021; 51:181-183. [PMID: 34187154 PMCID: PMC8251672 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2021.17364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, rapidly progressive bacterial infection. Periorbital NF may spread from the eyelid into the posterior orbit. Extent of the infection is critical in planning surgical debridement. A diabetic 70-year-old man presented with a black wound and severe pain in the left periorbital area following a mild trauma. Clinical findings were consistent with NF involving the eyelids, temporal and malar regions. In addition, he had proptosis, diffuse ophthalmoplegia, and central retinal artery occlusion, suggesting deep orbital involvement. Computed tomography showed soft tissue abnormalities in the anterior orbit. The patient was successfully treated with subcutaneous debridement, antibiotherapy, and metabolic support. Periorbital NF may be complicated with posterior orbital cellulitis-like symptoms and retinal vascular occlusions, possibly because of remote vascular thrombi induced by bacterial toxins. This clinical manifestation should be distinguished from true bacterial invasion of the posterior orbit, which may require more aggressive surgical treatments such as exenteration.
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- Bülent Yazıcı
- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa, Turkey
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- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa, Turkey
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- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Bursa, Turkey
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Somasundaram J, Wallace DL, Cartotto R, Rogers AD. Flap coverage for necrotising soft tissue infections: A systematic review. Burns 2021; 47:1608-1620. [PMID: 34172327 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTI) are destructive and often life-threatening infections of the skin and soft tissue, necessitating prompt recognition and aggressive medical and surgical treatment. After debridement, the aim of surgical closure and reconstruction is to minimize disability and optimize appearance. Although skin grafting may fulfil this role, techniques higher on the reconstructive ladder, including local, regional and free flaps, are sometimes undertaken. This systematic review sought to determine the circumstances when this is true, which flaps were most commonly employed, and for which anatomical areas. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted utilising electronic databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library). Full text studies of flaps used for the management of NSTI's (including Necrotising Fasciitis and Fournier Gangrene) were included. The web-based program 'Covidence' facilitated storage of references and data management. Data obtained in the search included reference details (journal, date and title), the study design, the purpose of the study, the study findings, number of patients with NSTI included, the anatomical areas of NSTI involved, the types of flaps used, and the complication rate. RESULTS After screening 4555 references, 501 full text manuscripts were assessed for eligibility after duplicates and irrelevant studies were excluded. 230 full text manuscripts discussed the use of 888 flap closures in the context of NSTI in 733 patients; the majority of these were case series published in the last 20 years in a large variety of journals. Reconstruction of the perineum following Fournier's gangrene accounted for the majority of the reported flaps (58.6%). Free flaps were used infrequently (8%), whereas loco-regional muscle flaps (18%) and loco-regional fasciocutaneous flaps (71%) were employed more often. The reported rate of partial or complete flap loss was 3.3%. CONCLUSION Complex skin and soft tissue defects from NSTIs, not amenable to skin grafting, can be more effectively and durably covered using a spectrum of flaps. This systematic review highlights the important contribution that the plastic surgeon makes as an integral member of multidisciplinary teams managing these patients.
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- J Somasundaram
- Ross Tilley Burn Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ross Tilley Burn Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ross Tilley Burn Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ross Tilley Burn Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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Zhang N, Liu W, Qian K. In-vitro antibacterial effect of tea polyphenols combined with common antibiotics on multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Minerva Med 2020; 111:536-543. [PMID: 32340432 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4806.20.06459-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND To investigate the bactericidal effect of tea polyphenols on multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and its antibacterial efficacy in combination with common antibiotics, and to explore its mechanism. METHODS The VITEK 2 Compact automatic microbial identification system was used to identify 20 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical isolates. The KB method was used to detect sensitivity of common drugs such as imipenem, piperacillin, piperacillin/tazobactam and cefepime, cefotaxime and ceftazidime; agar dilution method was used for detection of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of tea polyphenols; the variation of the diameter of the antibacterial ring after different concentrations (0.25 MIC, 0.5 MIC) of tea polyphenols in combination with commonly used antibacterial drugs was detected to judge the feasibility of the inhibition of the multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae by the combination of tea polyphenols and commonly used antibacterial drugs. Congo red and crystal violent staining was used to detect the impact on bacterial biofilm formation and extracellular mucus-like substance (slime). RESULTS The K-B values of 20 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae against common antibiotics were 6-14 mm; the MIC of tea polyphenols against 20 strains of multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae was 1024 ug/mL; 0.5 MIC tea polyphenols can increase the diameter of the bacteriostatic ring of imipenem, piperacillin, piperacillin/tazobactam, cefepime, cefotaxime and ceftazidime by 3-28 mm. Tea polyphenols at sub-inhibitory concentrations significantly inhibited the production of Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilm and extracellular mucus (slime). CONCLUSIONS Tea polyphenols could be used in combination with commonly used antibiotics (imipenem, piperacillin, piperacillin/tazobactam, cefepime, cefotaxime and ceftazidime) against multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. It has a synergistic bactericidal effect and affects the formation of bacterial outer membrane and the production of extracellular slime-like substances (slime).
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- Ning Zhang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China -
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