An Eye Popping Case of Orbital Necrotizing Fasciitis Treated with Antibiotics, Surgery, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Am J Case Rep
; 18: 329-333, 2017 Apr 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28364115
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the orbit is a rare and deadly condition that requires prompt surgical and medical management to decrease morbidity and mortality. CASE REPORT Here we present an interesting case of an individual who developed fulminant NF of the left orbit requiring emergent surgical intervention, antibiotics, and subsequent hyperbaric oxygen therapy in an attempt to save the eye. CONCLUSIONS With an early and aggressive multifaceted approach using antibiotics, surgery, and hyperbaric oxygen it may be possible to preserve eye structure and function. Without treatment NF is a rapidly progressive condition and can result in significant morbidity.
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MEDLINE
Therapeutic Methods and Therapies TCIM:
Terapias_biologicas
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Oxigenoterapia_hiperbrica
Main subject:
Eye Infections, Bacterial
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Case Rep
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States