Necrotizing fasciitis after caesarean section: Case report

TAŞ E. E., Avşar A. F., Seçen E. I., Metin M. R., Akşam B.

Turkiye Klinikleri Jinekoloji Obstetrik, vol.24, no.2, pp.137-140, 2014 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Journal Name: Turkiye Klinikleri Jinekoloji Obstetrik
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.137-140
  • Keywords: Caesarean section, Delivery, obstetric, Fasciitis, necrotizing
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, rapidly progressive and frequently fatal condition in obstetric and gynecological practice. Failure to make an early diagnosis and delay initiating appropriate treatment may result in significant morbidity and mortality. We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis affecting a woman after caesarean delivey. Prompt recognition and early debridement under antibiotic cover was carried out and resulted in full recovery. We had performed vacuum-assisted wound closing, prior to the skin graft and observed a significantly effective response. NF also caused by polimicrobial and monobicrobial infections. However, to our knowledge this is the first reported case of NF caused by Enterococcus spp following caesarean delivery. Copyright © 2014 by Türkiye Klinikleri.