Skin grafting for necrotizing fasciitis in a child with nephrotic syndrome

Iran J Kidney Dis. 2013 Nov;7(6):496-8.

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare complication of nephrotic syndrome in children, with a high mortality rate. We report a case with successful outcome with judicious intravenous antibiotics and skin grafting of the bilateral lower thighs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravenous
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / drug therapy
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / etiology
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / complications
  • Pseudomonas Infections / complications
  • Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy
  • Pseudomonas Infections / surgery*
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / isolation & purification*
  • Skin Transplantation*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents