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doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2007.12.068.
Epub 2008 Jun 13.
Successful management of spontaneous Clostridium septicum myonecrosis
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Successful management of spontaneous Clostridium septicum myonecrosis
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg.
2009 Oct.
Abstract
Spontaneous Clostridium septicum myonecrosis, or gas gangrene, is an extremely rare soft tissue infection associated with malignancy and immunosuppression. Even with appropriate treatment the mortality rate approaches 100%. We present the case of a patient who presented with fulminant Clostridium septicum sepsis and myonecrosis who was successfully treated and made a full recovery within two weeks of the initial episode.
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