Successful management of spontaneous Clostridium septicum myonecrosis.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.bjps.2007.12.068.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Clostridium septicum
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Gas Gangrene
- Muscular Diseases