Publications by authors named "Insolvisagan Natesa Mudali"
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but aggressive infection that affects the superficial fascia and progressively destroys the tissue between the skin and underlying muscles. It is a surgical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the temporal and seasonal trends in NF infection in Qatar.
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- Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe infection with a high mortality rate of 26%, particularly affecting older patients and those with other health conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
- Non-survivors presented with fewer symptoms like pain and fever and had worse clinical indicators such as lower hemoglobin and higher creatinine levels compared to survivors.
- Age and the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score emerged as key independent predictors of mortality in NF patients, emphasizing the need for early identification and management of high-risk individuals.
Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive infection of fascia and subcutaneous tissue resulting in serious outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the clinical presentations, hospital course and outcomes of NF based on patient gender.
Patients And Methods: All patients admitted with NF were enrolled in the study over a 13-year period in the main tertiary hospital in Qatar.
Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a potentially fatal subcutaneous tissue and fascia infection. We studied the role of serum procalcitonin in the identification and assessment of severity of sepsis in patients with NF.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted from January 2000 to December 2013 for all patients who admitted to surgical intensive care with provisional diagnosis of NF.
Introduction: Blunt trauma as a cause of pneumoperitoneum is less frequent and its occurrence without a ruptured viscus is rarely seen.
Presentation Of Case: We report a case of blunt neck trauma in which a motorcycle rider hit a fixed object causing severe laryngotracheal injury. The patient developed pneumothorax bilaterally and had pneumoperitoneum despite no injury to the internal viscus.