From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 May 2;7(5). doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00088. eCollection 2023 May 1.
Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a rare condition identified through the presence of intraosseous gas. It is frequently fatal even with prompt recognition and management. We report a case of EO presenting with a necrotizing soft tissue infection of the thigh in the setting of prior pelvic radiation. The purpose of this study was to highlight the unusual association between EO and necrotizing soft tissue infection.
气肿性骨髓炎(EO)是一种罕见的疾病,通过骨内气体的存在来确定。即使及时发现和治疗,它也常常是致命的。我们报告了一例 EO 病例,该病例以前骨盆放疗的情况下出现大腿坏死性软组织感染。本研究的目的是强调 EO 与坏死性软组织感染之间的不寻常关联。