Loss of orofacial tissue secondary to septic shock caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

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• 作者：B. Srinivasan^a ; ^{badrinarayanan.srinivasan@nhs.net} ; J. Sloane^a ; S. Walsh^b
• 关键词：Purpura fulminans ; Streptococcus pneumoniae ; Orofacial tissue loss
• 刊名：British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：November 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：54
• 期：9
• 页码：1033-1035
• 全文大小：789 K
• 卷排序：54

文摘

Purpura fulminans is a rare complication of septic shock with a high mortality. It can result in a severe loss of skin, and often amputation of limbs. Managing the loss of tissue is a challenge that requires a multidisciplinary approach.