Abstract
Pyoderma gangrenosum is an uncommon, idiopathic, chronic ulcerative inflammatory skin disease characterized by a rapidly progressive necrosis of the wound edges, and mimics a postoperative infection. Few cases have been reported after cardiothoracic surgery. We present a case of a pyoderma gangrenosum occurring after coronary artery bypass graft.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
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Coronary Artery Disease / surgery*
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Debridement / methods
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Male
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum / diagnosis
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum / etiology*
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum / therapy
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Surgical Wound Infection / diagnosis
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Surgical Wound Infection / etiology*
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Surgical Wound Infection / therapy
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Thoracic Wall