Early diagnosis of post-varicella necrotising fasciitis: A medical and surgical emergency.
Afr J Paediatr Surg
; 13(1): 44-6, 2016.
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| ID: mdl-27251524
ABSTRACT
Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is an extremely rare complication of a rather common paediatric viral exanthem varicella. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Laboratory risk indicator of NF score aids in early clinical diagnosis in suspected cases of post-varicella NF thus enabling timely intervention. Surgery delayed for more than 24 hours, is an independent risk factor for death. Surgical debridement with good antibiotic coverage is the definitive treatment for NF.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Varicela
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Fasciite Necrosante
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article