Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Serratia marcescens after venous access port implantation in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
; 34(6): e246-8, 2012 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-22584779
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of deep skin layers and subcutaneous tissues that can easily spread across the fascia plate and is usually the result of a combined infection with anaerobic and aerobic microorganisms. The patient typically complains of excruciating pain, which is not necessarily in accordance with clinical signs. Early recognition of the condition is very important, and aggressive treatment with a combination of antibiotics and surgical procedure is crucial. We present a case of a 15-year-old girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who developed necrotizing fasciitis after venous access port implantation during induction chemotherapy.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Serratia marcescens
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Cateterismo Venoso Central
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Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras B
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Catéteres de Permanencia
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Infecciones por Serratia
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Fascitis Necrotizante
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
Asunto de la revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Eslovenia