An Eye Popping Case of Orbital Necrotizing Fasciitis Treated with Antibiotics, Surgery, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2017
Abstract
BACKGROUND Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the orbit is a rare and deadly condition that requires prompt surgical and medical management to decrease morbidity and mortality. CASE REPORT Here we present an interesting case of an individual who developed fulminant NF of the left orbit requiring emergent surgical intervention, antibiotics, and subsequent hyperbaric oxygen therapy in an attempt to save the eye. CONCLUSIONS With an early and aggressive multifaceted approach using antibiotics, surgery, and hyperbaric oxygen it may be possible to preserve eye structure and function. Without treatment NF is a rapidly progressive condition and can result in significant morbidity.
Volume
18
First Page
329
Last Page
333
ISSN
1941-5923
Published In/Presented At
Singam, N. V., Rusia, D., & Prakash, R. (2017). An Eye Popping Case of Orbital Necrotizing Fasciitis Treated with Antibiotics, Surgery, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. The American journal of case reports, 18, 329–333. https://doi.org/10.12659/ajcr.902535
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
28364115
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article