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  1. Chua HK, Chandra Segar CB, Krishnan R, Ho CK
    Med J Malaysia, 2002 Mar;57(1):104-7.
    PMID: 14569726
    We present a case of cervical necrotising fasciitis in a 56 year old man, secondary to a rare mastoid infection. The patient had coexisting diabetes mellitus and hypertension. He was treated with early surgical debridement followed by neck and chest reconstruction and radical mastoidectomy. Aggressive antibiotic therapy and supportive care was given. He recovered well with minimal residual functional deficit.
    Matched MeSH terms: Fasciitis, Necrotizing/etiology*
  2. Zubaidah AW, Lim VKE
    Med J Malaysia, 1996 Mar;51(1):134-6.
    PMID: 10967993
    A 31-year-old Pakistani man was admitted to hospital after sustaining a Grade I compound fracture of the mid-shaft of the left tibia and fibula following a motor vehicle accident. He developed septicaemic shock, acute renal failure and Group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis of the left leg. The patient underwent an above knee amputation followed by disarticulation of the left hip with extensive debridement. He was treated with benzylpenicillin, vancomycin, inotropes and continuous haemodialysis and survived without further sequelae. Subsequently, skin grafting was done over the wound site. This case highlights the role of Group A streptococcus as a cause of this rare and life-threatening infection.
    Matched MeSH terms: Fasciitis, Necrotizing/etiology*
  3. Saw A, Kwan MK, Sengupta S
    Singapore Med J, 2004 Apr;45(4):180-2.
    PMID: 15094988
    Acupuncture is used for some conditions as an alternative to medication or surgical intervention. Several complications had been reported, and they are generally due to physical injury by the needle or transmission of diseases. We report a case of life-threatening necrotising fasciitis that developed after acupuncture treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee in a 55-year-old diabetic woman. She presented with multiple discharging sinuses over the right knee. As the patient did not respond to intravenous antibiotics, extensive debridement was performed. She made a good recovery. Since many old diabetic patients with degenerative joint diseases may consider this mode of treatment, guidelines on cleanliness and sterility of this procedure should be developed and practiced.
    Matched MeSH terms: Fasciitis, Necrotizing/etiology*
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