- Reconstruction of Upper Extremity Using Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Island Flap and Skin Graft after Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report
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Na Y, Shin D, Choi H, Kim J, Lee M
- KMID: 2540024
- J Wound Manag Res.
- 2023 Feb;19(1):80-85.
- doi: 10.22467/jwmr.2022.02257
Necrotizing fasciitis of the upper extremities is a severe, life-threatening condition, potentially resulting in amputation or death in the absence of prompt and aggressive surgical treatment. Reconstruction is eventually required... -
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- Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections: A Retrospective Review of Predictive Factors for Limb Loss
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Park HG, Yang JH, Park BH, Yi HS
- KMID: 2529765
- Clin Orthop Surg.
- 2022 Jun;14(2):297-309.
- doi: 10.4055/cios19166
Background: Emergent diagnosis and treatment are important for the survival of patients with necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs). Death is the most catastrophic outcome, but limb loss is also one of... -
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- Massive Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Chest Wall: A Very Rare Case Report of a Closed Thoracostomy Complication
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Chun S, Lee G, Ryu KM
- KMID: 2521123
- J Chest Surg.
- 2021 Oct;54(5):404-407.
- doi: 10.5090/jcs.20.125
We present a case study of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), a very rare but dangerous complication of chest tube management. A 69-year-old man with shortness of breath underwent thoracostomy for chest... -
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- Fatal Necrotizing Fasciitis Following Uncomplicated Colonoscopic Polypectomy: A Case Report
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Chae MK, Shin SY, Kwak MS, Yoon JY, Kim HI, Cha JM
- KMID: 2514185
- Clin Endosc.
- 2021 Mar;54(2):280-284.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2020.117
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening infection that can be caused by various procedures or surgery and may develop in healthy elderly patients. Here, we report a case of a... -
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- Medicolegal implications from litigations involving necrotizing fasciitis
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Kim MJ, Shin SH, Park JY
- KMID: 2505482
- Ann Surg Treat Res.
- 2020 Sep;99(3):131-137.
- doi: 10.4174/astr.2020.99.3.131
Purpose: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is one of the most severe healthcare-associated infections. Early diagnosis of NF is difficult because of nonspecific signs and symptoms in the early stage. NF often... -
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- Historical and Clinical Perspective of Vibrio vulnificus Infections in Korea
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Kang SJ, Jung SI, Peck KR
- KMID: 2503537
- Infect Chemother.
- 2020 Jun;52(2):245-251.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.52.2.245
Vibrio vulnificus infection was first reported as a necrotizing skin disease of unknown cause in Korea in 1979. In the early days, this disease caused panic across the country due... -
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- Two Cases of Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis in Immunocompromised Patients
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Park SH, Ahn JH
- KMID: 2500108
- J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
- 2020 Apr;61(4):418-422.
- doi: 10.3341/jkos.2020.61.4.418
Purpose: To report two cases of periorbital necrotizing fasciitis in immunocompromised patients. Case Summary: (Case 1) A 55-year-old female with a history of diabetes and hepatic liver resection visited our clinic... -
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- Effective Treatment Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Necrotizing Fasciitis of Scalp Originating from Odontogenic Infection
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Kim D, Kim J, Choi J, Oh S, Shin Y, Jeong W
- KMID: 2504091
- J Wound Manag Res.
- 2020 Feb;16(1):68-72.
- doi: 10.22467/jwmr.2019.01011
Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but life-threatening infectious disease. In this report, we describe the cases of two patients who presented with an extremely rare necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp,... -
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- The Clinical Investigation of Necrotizing Fasciitis in Burn Center
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Kim E, Chun JW, Kim YM, Yoon JC, Lim HJ, Cho YS, Kim D, Hur J, Chun W
- KMID: 2469252
- J Korean Burn Soc.
- 2019 Dec;22(2):66-70.
- doi: 10.0000/jkbs.2019.22.2.66
PURPOSE: The necrotizing fasciitis is a terrifying infectious disease that can rapidly spreads to surrounding tissues when fascia is infected and it can cause sepsis to death if not properly... -
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- Idiopathic Primary Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: A Case Report
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Won YJ, Hwang JY, Moon JH, Ahn SK, Yang I, Woo JY
- KMID: 2464925
- J Korean Soc Radiol.
- 2019 Nov;80(6):1265-1270.
- doi: 10.3348/jksr.2019.80.6.1265
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening infection characterized by extensive necrosis and inflammation of subcutaneous tissue and the fascia. Only a few cases of NF in the breast have been... -
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- Medial Femoral Circumflex Artery Perforator Based Fasciocutaneous Flap Aided in Healing of Scrotal Defect due to Fournier Gangrene
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Hong SW, Choi HJ, Kim JH
- KMID: 2456250
- Arch Hand Microsurg.
- 2019 Sep;24(3):254-259.
- doi: 10.12790/ahm.2019.24.3.254
Fournier's gangrene is a rare, highly infectious necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum and genital area which is caused by a mixture of various bacterial organism. Treatment is predominantly surgical, including... -
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- Analysis of prognostic factors affecting poor outcomes in 41 cases of Fournier gangrene
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Hahn HM, Jeong KS, Park DH, Park MC, Lee IJ
- KMID: 2426764
- Ann Surg Treat Res.
- 2018 Dec;95(6):324-332.
- doi: 10.4174/astr.2018.95.6.324
PURPOSE: We present our experience involving the management of this disease, identifying prognostic factors affecting treatment outcomes. METHODS: The patients treated for Fournier gangrene at our institution were retrospectively reviewed. Data... -
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- Necrotizing fasciitis likely mistaken for chronic low back pain: A case report
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Yun SH, Park JC, Kim YJ
- KMID: 2436038
- Anesth Pain Med.
- 2018 Jul;13(3):298-301.
- doi: 10.17085/apm.2018.13.3.298
Necrotizing fasciitis is a significant factor of morbidity and mortality due to its sudden onset and rapid spread. It is accompanied by systemic toxicity and often fatal unless promptly recognized... -
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- A Case of Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis Occurred in Patient with Fungal Sinusitis
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Kim DH, Kim MS, Yoo HS, Jeong JH
- KMID: 2436427
- Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2018 Jan;61(1):56-60.
- doi: 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.17181
Orbital complications due to sinusitis usually occur in children and spread from the ethmoid or frontal sinusitis. Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis, which is an aggressive infection characterized by extensive necrosis and... -
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- A case of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with a particularly unfavourable course: a case report
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Viviano M, Addamo A, Cocca S
- KMID: 2391359
- J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg.
- 2017 Aug;43(4):272-275.
- doi: 10.5125/jkaoms.2017.43.4.272
Bisphosphonates are drugs used to treat osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, including osteoporosis, Paget disease, multiple myeloma, cancer-related osteolysis, and malignant hypercalcemia. The use of these drugs has increased in recent years... -
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- A Comparative Study between Cellulitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis
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Na GH, Park K, Kim EJ
- KMID: 2391162
- Korean J Dermatol.
- 2017 Aug;55(7):410-420.
BACKGROUND: Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening soft tissue infection involving the fascia and subcutaneous tissues. Diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis is often delayed because of an underestimation or an overlap between... -
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- Necrotizing soft tissue infection: analysis of the factors related to mortality in 30 cases of a single institution for 5 years
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Park SJ, Kim DH, Choi CI, Yun SP, Kim JH, Seo HI, Jo HJ, Jun TY
- KMID: 2327416
- Ann Surg Treat Res.
- 2016 Jul;91(1):45-50.
- doi: 10.4174/astr.2016.91.1.45
PURPOSE: Necrotizing soft tissue infection is the infection of the soft tissue with necrotic changes. It is rare, but results in high mortality. We analyzed the characteristics of patients, prognosis,... -
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- A Case of Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis Occurred in Patient with Acute Rhinosinusitis
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Jung D, Yun M, Mo JH, Chung YJ
- KMID: 2309270
- Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2016 Jun;59(6):462-465.
- doi: 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.6.462
Acute rhinosinusitis can usually be managed by appropriate medical therapy, but it may also extend to the periorbital area in some complicated cases. Periorbital necrotizing fasciitis is uncommon among orbital... -
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- Necrotizing Fasciitis Arising From an Enterocutaneous Fistula in a Case of an Appendiceal Mucocele
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Kim KY, Park WC
- KMID: 2150966
- Ann Coloproctol.
- 2015 Dec;31(6):246-250.
- doi: 10.3393/ac.2015.31.6.246
An appendiceal mucocele (AM) is a rare tumorous condition of the appendix. Many patients with AM are admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain or discomfort, and many cases are... -
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- Necrotizing fasciitis of the breast in a pregnant woman successfully treated using negative-pressure wound therapy
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Lee J, Lee KJ, Sun WY
- KMID: 2166979
- Ann Surg Treat Res.
- 2015 Aug;89(2):102-106.
- doi: 10.4174/astr.2015.89.2.102
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare and rapidly progressive disease involving the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and deep soft tissue. Although NF can occur any part of the body, the breast... -
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