Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with necrotizing fasciitis treated using MRI and minimal surgery
By Bowlt, K L et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2013·Centre for Small Animal Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis and minimally-invasive management of necrotizing fasciitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a serious and fast-spreading bacterial infection affecting the skin and underlying tissues. This case is notable because it is the first time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to identify this condition in a dog, and it was successfully treated with a minimally invasive surgery. The dog received prompt medical attention, which helped manage the infection effectively. Thanks to the innovative treatment approach, the dog was able to recover from this severe condition.
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Abstract
Necrotising fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, aggressive bacterial infection of the subcutis associated with significant morbidity and mortality in both man and domestic animals. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first veterinary report of magnetic resonance imaging findings in necrotising fasciitis, and the first reported case in a dog to be successfully treated with minimally invasive surgical intervention.
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