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Case Reports
. 2023 May 27;3(4):548-552.
doi: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.04.004. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Necrotizing fasciitis following an arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a case report and literature review

Cristina Delgado  1 , Alejo Erice  2 , Miguel García Navlet  3
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Necrotizing fasciitis following an arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a case report and literature review

Cristina Delgado et al. JSES Rev Rep Tech. .
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Keywords: Deep soft tissue infection; Infection; Necrotizing fasciitis; Shoulder arthroscopy; Shoulder surgery; Surgical débridement.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Flowchart showing clinical evolution, tests, and treatments of the patient before undergoing débridement surgery. PO, postoperative; PCR, c reactive protein; ESR, erytrocyt sedimentation rate; US, ultrasound; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; NF, necrotizing fasciitis.
Figure 2
Figure 2
(A and B) Radiographs show air lucencies bubbles on subacromial space and within the soft tissues.
Figure 3
Figure 3
(A and B) Coronal oblique fat-suppressed MRI right shoulder. Gas within soft tissue and extensive edema of the subcutaneous and intramuscular fat is observed.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Sagittal oblique fat-suppressed MRI right shoulder. There is extensive subcutaneous edema and gas within the soft tissue, consistent with right shoulder fasciitis.
Figure 5
Figure 5
Drainage from the anterior infected arthroscopy portal immediately before the open débridement and lavage.
Figure 6
Figure 6
Intraoperative findings of the posterior shoulder area during the second lavage.
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