Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Breast: A Potentially Lethal Surgical Emergency

Necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) of the breast is an extremely rare event in surgical practice. It is considered the most aggressive form of soft tissue infection and a true surgical emergency. It is also associated with a high risk of mortality if not diagnosed promptly. Few cases have been...

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Published in:Case reports in surgery 2023-07, Vol.2023, p.4695019-9
Main Authors: Islam, Shariful, Shah, Aneela, Maughn, Anthony, Dial, Sarah, Mahabir, Avidesh, Naraynsingh, Vijay, Harnarayan, Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
Blood pressure
Breast
Breast cancer
Cancer therapies
Case Series
Chemotherapy
Creatinine
Cysts
Debridement
Development and progression
Diabetes
E coli
Emergency medical care
Erythema
Etiology
Health aspects
Infection
Infections
Insect bites
Kidneys
Mastectomy
Morbidity
Mortality
Necrotizing fasciitis
Oxygen saturation
Patients
Perineum
Risk factors
Rivaroxaban
Soft tissues
Surgery
Tazobactam
Tissues
Trauma
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Summary:Necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) of the breast is an extremely rare event in surgical practice. It is considered the most aggressive form of soft tissue infection and a true surgical emergency. It is also associated with a high risk of mortality if not diagnosed promptly. Few cases have been documented in the literature; the exact etiology and risk factors vary from those involving the limbs, trunk, and perineum. Early recognition, prompt surgical treatment, and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality. These reports present cases of NSTIs in breasts with unique etiologies and challenges in their management.
ISSN:2090-6900
2090-6919
DOI:10.1155/2023/4695019