This case report presents a rare case of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) following liposuction and lipofilling surgery in a young woman. Despite prompt diagnosis and aggressive management with multiple debridements, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and supportive care, the patient experienced a protracted course with severe complications, including intra-abdominal collection recurrence, heart failure, and sepsis. The presence of resistant bacteria (extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs)-producing and methicillin-resistant (MRSA)) further challenged the treatment.
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May 2023
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a fatal form of venous thromboembolism (VTE), with an overall untreated mortality of up to 30%. Greater than 50% of patients with lower extremity proximal DVT have concurrent PE at presentation. VTE has been seen in up to one-third of patients with COVID-19 infections requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArachnoid cysts are relatively rare and usually asymptomatic. It can only be diagnosed through radiological imaging modalities. Some patients may develop symptoms such as seizures, headache, dizziness, or psychiatric symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease caused by Echinococci. The most commonly affected organ is liver, followed by lungs. Hydatid disease of the chest wall is extremely rare.
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