Necrotising myositis: Significance of early diagnosis, radical surgery and aggressive antibiotic therapy

P. Nassikovker; M. Holla; J. G. van der Hoeven; L. M.A. Heunks

Necrotising myositis: Significance of early diagnosis, radical surgery and aggressive antibiotic therapy

P. Nassikovker^*
, M. Holla
, J. G. van der Hoeven
, L. M.A. Heunks

^*Corresponding author for this work

Radboud University Nijmegen
Deventer Ziekenhuis

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Abstract

Necrotising myositis is an extremely rare infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since the disease can mimic several other conditions, the diagnosis is often delayed. We describe a case of necrotising myositis necessitating amputation of both legs in a previously healthy 40 year-old man. Although the use of clindamycin and immunoglobulin treatment may improve outcome, necrotising myositis is a surgical emergency.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	141-144
Number of pages	4
Journal	Netherlands journal of critical care
Volume	16
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2012

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Keywords

Fasciitis necroticans
Invasive GAS infection
Meek-Wall technique
Necrotising myositis
Streptococcal necrotising myositis
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome

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Necrotising myositis: Significance of early diagnosis, radical surgery and aggressive antibiotic therapy

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