Necrotizing Fasciitis after Panniculectomy Caused by Finegoldia magna

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare yet severe complication after body contouring surgery. We present a case of a 54-year-old woman with a complex medical history who developed necrotizing fasciitis 9 days after panniculectomy and epigastric hernia repair. Microbiological examination revealed as the cau...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2024-04, Vol.12 (4), p.e5773
Main Authors: Breidung, David, Delavari, Sarina, Megas, Ioannis-Fivos, Reichert, Bert, Billner, Moritz
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cosmetic
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Summary:Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare yet severe complication after body contouring surgery. We present a case of a 54-year-old woman with a complex medical history who developed necrotizing fasciitis 9 days after panniculectomy and epigastric hernia repair. Microbiological examination revealed as the causative agent, a rare pathogen in necrotizing fasciitis. Patients undergoing body contouring may be at increased risk of developing necrotizing fasciitis; therefore, increased attention should be paid to this differential diagnosis in case of postoperative signs of infection. This case report highlights the pivotal importance of early recognition, prompt surgical intervention, and comprehensive medical treatment to improve patient outcomes in necrotizing fasciitis.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000005773