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Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds

Cilt: 38 Sayı: 3 11 Eylül 2006
  • Burak Demirag
  • Ali Tirelioglu
  • Bartu Sarisozen
  • Kemal Durak
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Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate patients who developed necrotizing fasciitis (NF) in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds.
Methods: The study included sixteen patients (11 men, 5 women; mean age 63 years; range 50 to 82 years) who were treated for NF arising from diabetic wounds. Associated diseases were coronary heart disease in three patients, and chronic renal failure due to diabetic nephropathy in three patients. The patients were evaluated by physical examination, direct radiographs, blood pressure measurements, and cultures, and with respect to treatment methods and results. The mean hospitalization period was 26 days (range 5 to 59 days).
Results: Necrotizing fasciitis was confined to the leg in four patients, extended to the thigh in 10 patients, and was bilateral in two patients. Pain was encountered in 10 patients (68.8%). Fourteen patients (87.5%) had increased creatine kinase levels. Direct radiographs showed gas appearance in soft tissues in seven patients (43.8%). Cultures showed a single microorganism in four patients (25%), and multiple microorganisms in five patients (31.3%). Of seventeen microorganisms isolated, 10 (58.8%) were Enterobacter species. Eleven patients (68.8%) underwent above-the-knee, and three patients (18.8%) underwent below-the-knee amputations. Disarticulation of the hip was performed in four patients. The mean number of debridements was five (range 2 to 21) following the initial surgical intervention. Nine patients developed septic shock. Seven patients (43.8%) died due to multiple organ failure. Increased creatine kinase levels were significantly associated with mortality (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Early and accurate diagnosis and prompt surgical treatment may be life-saving in diabetic patients with NF of the lower extremity

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Burak Demirag Bu kişi benim

Ali Tirelioglu Bu kişi benim

Bartu Sarisozen Bu kişi benim

Kemal Durak Bu kişi benim

Yayımlanma Tarihi

11 Eylül 2006

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Mart 2014

Kabul Tarihi

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Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2004 Cilt: 38 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Demirag, B., Tirelioglu, A., Sarisozen, B., & Durak, K. (2006). Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 38(3), 195-199. https://izlik.org/JA53FZ42LD
AMA
1.Demirag B, Tirelioglu A, Sarisozen B, Durak K. Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;38(3):195-199. https://izlik.org/JA53FZ42LD
Chicago
Demirag, Burak, Ali Tirelioglu, Bartu Sarisozen, ve Kemal Durak. 2006. “Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 38 (3): 195-99. https://izlik.org/JA53FZ42LD.
EndNote
Demirag B, Tirelioglu A, Sarisozen B, Durak K (01 Eylül 2006) Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 38 3 195–199.
IEEE
[1]B. Demirag, A. Tirelioglu, B. Sarisozen, ve K. Durak, “Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 38, sy 3, ss. 195–199, Eyl. 2006, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA53FZ42LD
ISNAD
Demirag, Burak - Tirelioglu, Ali - Sarisozen, Bartu - Durak, Kemal. “Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 38/3 (01 Eylül 2006): 195-199. https://izlik.org/JA53FZ42LD.
JAMA
1.Demirag B, Tirelioglu A, Sarisozen B, Durak K. Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;38:195–199.
MLA
Demirag, Burak, vd. “Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 38, sy 3, Eylül 2006, ss. 195-9, https://izlik.org/JA53FZ42LD.
Vancouver
1.Burak Demirag, Ali Tirelioglu, Bartu Sarisozen, Kemal Durak. Necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity secondary to diabetic wounds. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 01 Eylül 2006;38(3):195-9. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA53FZ42LD