Clostridial myonecrosis resulting from subcutaneous epinephrine suspension injection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 32-year-old asthmatic man developed a life-threatening Clostridium perfringens infection after subcutaneous epinephrine suspension injection. Extensive surgical debridement, including forequarter amputation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and appropriate antibiotics were used as life-saving measures. The patient made a fair functional recovery. We could find no previously reported cases of gas gangrene following subcutaneous injection in otherwise healthy individuals. The pathogenesis and treatment of this infection are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Epinephrine
- Gas Gangrene