What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of primary necrotising fasciitis of the breast treated with conservative surgery, hyperbaric oxygen, and negative pressure wound therapy to conserve the breast.
What They Found
They found that a 39-year-old woman with primary necrotising fasciitis of the breast achieved an excellent cosmetic result several months after treatment. This involved surgical debridement, 18 days of daily hyperbaric oxygen therapy (2.8 Bar, 120 min), and negative pressure wound therapy (120-135 mmHg), followed by a skin graft 45 days later.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
This case suggests that combining conservative surgery with hyperbaric oxygen and negative pressure wound therapy could be a viable option for Canadian patients with primary necrotising fasciitis of the breast, potentially allowing breast conservation. This approach may offer an alternative to mastectomy, improving quality of life and cosmetic outcomes for affected individuals.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a case report from an international journal without Canadian authors or study sites.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings may not be generalizable to a broader patient population.