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Gas Gangrene
Gas gangrene is a lethal bacterial myonecrosis caused by the Clostridium species. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality, but,...
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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...
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Salvage radiofrequency ablation for microwave ablation treated hepatocellular carcinoma complicated by gas gangrene: case report
AimGas gangrene (GG) is a rare severe infection with a very high mortality rate mainly caused by Clostridium species. It develops suddenly, often as...
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Meckel’s Diverticulum with a Mesodiverticular Band Causing Massive Bowel Gangrene—A Case Report
Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. The anatomy of Meckel’s diverticulum varies, and when it...
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Volumetric computed tomography measurements as predictors for outcomes in a cohort of Fournier’s gangrene patients
PurposeThis study evaluates the prognostic value of CT findings, including volumetric measurements, in predicting outcomes for patients with Fournier...
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Preoperative computed tomography in Fournier’s gangrene does not delay time to surgery
PurposeFournier’s gangrene (FG), a rapidly progressive necrotizing soft tissue infection of the external genitalia and perineum, necessitates urgent...
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Management of Fournier’s gangrene during the Covid-19 pandemic era: make a virtue out of necessity
BackgroundFournier’s gangrene (FG) is a necrotizing fasciitis caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection that involves genitalia and...
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Fournier’s Gangrene Secondary to Perforated Retrocaecal Appendicitis: A Turbulent and Prolonged ICU Admission
A 52-year-old male presenting to the Emergency Department with abdominal pain and a high CRP was initially sent home with a diagnosis of...
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Clostridium septicum-induced gangrene in the right lower extremity complicating pneumatosis in the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery and occlusion of right femoral artery: a case report
BackgroundGas gangrene is usually manifested as myonecrosis and subcutaneous gas accumulation, but rarely manifested as arterial occlusion or...
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Postmortem computed tomography of gas gangrene with aortic gas in a dialysis patient
Recently, postmortem imaging is sometimes used as an alternative to conventional autopsy. However, there are few case reports of postmortem imaging...
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Catheter-related gas-forming suppurative thrombophlebitis
Catheter-related suppurative thrombophlebitis (CRST) is a complication of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI). The microbiology of CRST is...
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A case report of iatrogenic gas gangrene post colonoscopy successfully treated with conservative management- is surgery always necessary?
BackgroundColonoscopy is a routine procedure in diagnosis and treatment of colonic disease. While generally regarded as a safe procedure, potentially...
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Outcome of necrotizing fasciitis and Fournier's gangrene with and without hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a retrospective analysis over 10 years
BackgroundNecrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI) require immediate radical debridement, broad-spectrum antibiotics and intensive care. Hyperbaric...
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Toxic shock syndrome complicated with symmetrical peripheral gangrene after liposuction and fat transfer: a case report and literature review
BackgroundLiposuction is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures. Toxic shock syndrome(TSS) is a rare, life-threatening complication....
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Anoplasty for Fused Anus Following Fournier’s Gangrene Debridement: a Case Report
Anal stenosis is a rare debilitating surgical condition that secondary to functional and anatomical causes. Excisional hemorrhoidectomy is the...
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Fournier gangrene: pictorial review
Fournier gangrene is an emergency condition that is associated with a high mortality rate. It is defined as a rapidly progressing infective...
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Soil-Related Bacterial Diseases
Soil-related bacterial infections are caused by soil contamination of open wounds, or by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with soil-indigenous...
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Hepatic venous gas secondary to pulmonary barotrauma: rat model study
Intrahepatic gas (IHG) is commonly observed during early postmortem examinations of humans with upper or lower airway obstructions. We conducted a...
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Evaluation of radiological and temporal characteristics of acute appendicitis on the non-enhanced computed tomography images
PurposesTo investigate the relationships and interactions between temporal and radiological features of gangrene and perforation of inflamed...
