First report of a necrotising fasciitis of the breast following a core needle biopsy.

Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is the most aggressive form of soft tissue infection. We report the first case of NF of the breast following a core needle biopsy. Aggressive management including surgical debridement and vacuum therapy allowed wound healing and breast conservation.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Breast Journal Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 199 - 202
Autores principales: Flandrin A, Rouleau C, Azar C, Dubon O, Giacalone PL
Formato: case study diagnostic images pictorial Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Mar/Apr2009
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Sumario:Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is the most aggressive form of soft tissue infection. We report the first case of NF of the breast following a core needle biopsy. Aggressive management including surgical debridement and vacuum therapy allowed wound healing and breast conservation.