Acute hematogenous staphylococcal infections involving upper-extremity musculotendinous compartments: report of 2 cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two unusual cases involving 2 patients with 3 hematogenously spread acute staphylococcal infections that occurred in musculotendinous compartments and required surgical debridement are reported. Infections that persist despite intravenous administration of antibiotics may indicate rare closed-space infections.
Medical subject headings
- Compartment Syndromes
- Debridement
- Staphylococcal Infections