Successful treatment of perineal necrotising fasciitis and associated pubic bone osteomyelitis with the vacuum assisted closure system
2008
Successful Treatment of Perineal Necrotising Fasciitis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kumar Susim, O'Donnell Mark E, Khan Khalid, Dunne Gillian, Carey P Declan, Lee Jack
Primary Institution: Department of General Surgery, Belfast City Hospital
Conclusion
The case demonstrates successful management of a complex wound with debridement, skin grafting, and the VAC system.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of cervical carcinoma and developed necrotising fasciitis.
- Extensive debridement was performed followed by the application of a VAC system.
- The patient was discharged with both groin wounds fully healed after 3 months.
Takeaway
A woman with a serious infection in her groin was treated successfully using a special vacuum system to help her wounds heal.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical debridement, received broad-spectrum antibiotics, and had skin grafts applied with the use of a VAC system.
Participant Demographics
58-year old woman with a history of cervical carcinoma.
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