What Researchers Did
Researchers reported an unusual case of resistant actinomycosis in a 16-year-old girl following a facial ski-pole injury.
What They Found
A 16-year-old girl was treated for 10 years for resistant actinomycosis, undergoing multiple therapies including long-term antimicrobials, repeated excisions, and free flap transfers. Despite complications like mycosis and pseudomembranous colitis, a satisfactory facial contour and aesthetic result were achieved after the defect healed.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it reports a case from outside Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings may not be generalizable to a broader patient population.