Title of article
Skin Grafting for Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Child With Nephrotic Syndrome
Author/Authors
Bagri, Narendra Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educationand Research - Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, India , Saha, Abhijeet Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educationand Research - Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, India , Dubey, Nandkishore K. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educationand Research - Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, India , Rai, Ashish Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, India , Bhattacharya, Sameek Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, India
From page
496
To page
498
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.
Keywords
necrotizing fasciitis , nephrotic syndrome , child
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD)
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD)
Record number
2590224
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