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Review Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2013

[Necrotising soft-tissue infections: diagnostics and treatment]

Garssen F, Goslings J, Bouman C, Beenen L, Visser C, de Jong V — Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd, 2013

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers reviewed current diagnostic and treatment strategies for necrotising soft-tissue infections.

What They Found

The mortality rate for necrotising soft-tissue infections has decreased from nearly 40% to 20% over the past 15 years due to adequate treatment. Diagnosis relies on biopsy and Gram staining, while treatment involves prompt volume resuscitation, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and surgical debridement. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy remains controversial, except for gas gangrene caused by Clostridium species.

What This Means for Canadian Patients

Canadian patients with necrotising soft-tissue infections can expect improved outcomes due to advancements in diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Early recognition and aggressive management, including surgical debridement and appropriate antibiotics, are crucial for survival.

Canadian Relevance

This review does not have a specific Canadian connection, as it discusses general medical practices for necrotising soft-tissue infections.

Study Limitations

The review highlights the controversial nature of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, indicating a lack of definitive consensus on some treatment aspects.

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Study Details

Study Type Review
Category Infection
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 23899705
Year Published 2013
Journal Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
MeSH Terms Anti-Bacterial Agents; Combined Modality Therapy; Debridement; Gas Gangrene; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Necrosis; Soft Tissue Infections

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