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Necrotising fasciitis of the upper limb: a review of the literature
Necrotising fasciitis is an uncommon life-threatening surgical emergency. While most commonly seen in the lower limb it can also affect the upper...
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An unusual case of nodular fasciitis presenting as an intra-tendinous mass
Nodular fasciitis is a benign soft tissue pseudotumour typically occurring in the upper extremities, head and neck, thigh and trunk. It is most...
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Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Rare Surgical Emergency
Necrotizing fasciitis rarely involves the retroperitoneum, and their mortality is quite high. The diagnosis is difficult due to the structure of the...
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“Bone in the penis” or fasciitis ossificans of the penis – a first time description of a pseudo-tumor at an extraordinary site
BackgroundFasciitis ossificans is a rare subtype of nodular fasciitis, a benign soft tissue tumor with reactive characteristics. Due to its rapid...
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A necrotising fasciitis: case report
Necrotizing fasciitis is one of the most common soft tissue infections, with a high risk of major amputation and a mortality ranging from 6 to 33%...
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Point-of-care ultrasonography in diagnosing necrotizing fasciitis—a literature review
IntroductionNecrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive necrosis of the fascial layer with a high mortality rate. It is a life-threatening...
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Salmonella typhimurium necrotizing fasciitis: a case report
BackgroundNecrotizing fasciitis is an aggressive disease that causes necrosis in the muscular fascia and subcutaneous tissues. The infection spreads...
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Intravascular fasciitis of the scalp as a complication of ICP monitor placement: a case report and review of the literature
Background/ImportanceThere are only 56 documented cases of intravascular fasciitis, a rare variant of nodular fasciitis. Of these cases, only 2...
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Can The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) be used to predict mortality in patients with necrotizing fasciitis?
PurposeThis study aimed to determine the impact of mortality and morbidity indices on the diagnosis and prognosis of patients suffering from...
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Juvenile eosinophilic fasciitis: a single center case series
BackgroundEosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare disease characterized by skin induration and musculoskeletal abnormalities. Diagnostic criteria for...
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Isolated Gastrocnemius Contraction and Gastroc Recession Surgery in Case of Planter Fasciitis: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
ObjectiveThe current systematic and meta-static review aimed to analyze the correlation between isolated gastrocnemius contracture and plantar...
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High-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasonography and elastography for eosinophilic fasciitis diagnosis and follow-up: a case-based review
Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) remains a rare condition without precise diagnostic criteria due to common symptoms with other autoimmune diseases...
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A case study of abdominal wall and limb necrotizing fasciitis: an extremely rare post -operative complication
IntroductionInfectious affections are the most frequent post-operative complications, the rate have been reducing due to the administration of...
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Diffuse fasciitis with eosinophilia in boys: a case-based review
Diffuse fasciitis with eosinophilia (EF) is a rare condition classified as a part of the connective tissue disorders. The clinical presentation of...
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Effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus high intensity laser therapy in individuals with plantar fasciitis: A randomised clinical trial
This study aimed to compare the effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) to the effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in...
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Necrotising fasciitis with extensive necrosis caused by Lactobacillus: a case report
BackgroundNecrotising fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft-tissue infection that rapidly destroys the epidermis, subcutaneous tissue, and...
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Vacuum-assisted closure versus conventional dressing in necrotizing fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundNecrotizing fasciitis is a rapid and severe soft tissue infection that targets subcutaneous fat tissue, muscle, and fascia. This study...
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Effect of platelet-rich plasma versus steroid injection in plantar fasciitis: a randomized clinical trial
BackgroundPlantar fasciitis (PF) is a common orthopaedic problem, with heel pain worsening the quality of life. Although steroid injection is often...
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Leg length discrepancy is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis
PurposePlantar fasciitis (PF) is a main source of heel pain, and only about one-third of patients have bilateral symptomatic involvement, although...
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Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis with gas gangrene due to peripherally inserted central catheter-related infection
BackgroundNecrotizing fasciitis in neonates is a rare and life-threatening infection involving necrosis of the skin, subcutaneous tissues, deep...
