Volume : IX, Issue : III, March - 2019

A CLINICAL PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON NECROTIZING SOFT TISSUE INFECTION

Dr Nipun Sharda, Dr P. K Sachan, Dr J. P Ray

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Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but quickly developing destructive soft tissue necrosis which mainly involves fascia and subcutaneous tissues with a remarkable hospital morbidity and death. Proper surgical intervention along with rational antimicrobial therapy has significantly decreased the death rate in cases of necrotizing soft tissue infection. Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the clinical profile of patients presenting with necrotizing soft tissue infection and to plan and undertake deidement and study the clinical improvement in patient along with study of microbiological flora and use of rational antimicrobial therapy. Materials and methods: 98 patients attending the General Surgery outpatient department/emergency and Plastic Surgery in our hospital were included in the study. Their demographic details and history were recorded. Structured case reporting form was used to generate data and LRINEC scoring system was used for diagnosis. Results: Out of 98 patients, 29 (29.59%) were of age group 41–50 years. Trauma was present in 36 patients and diabetes was present in 39 patients. Farmers were most commonly affected and most of the organisms were sensitive to Linezolid. Conclusion: Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a dreaded surgical emergency with a fast duration of spread. A well timed commencement of antibiotics and surgical intervention with proper care of the lesion has significantly decreased mortality in necrotizing soft tissue infection

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A CLINICAL PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON NECROTIZING SOFT TISSUE INFECTION, Dr Nipun Sharda, Dr P.K Sachan, Dr J.P Ray INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-3 | March-2019

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