Post Caesarean necrotizing soft tissue infection leading to maternal death: a case report

Authors

  • Saba Abdullah Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Fiza Ali Khan Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Usman Department of Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Tayyeba Anbreen Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Nazli Hossain Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.3330

Abstract

Necrotizing soft tissue infection is lethal and can lead to sepsis, multi-organ failure, and death. Here we describe a case, which reported to us within 24 hours of Caesarean section, with acute abdominal pain, tachycardia, and tachypnoea. Local examination revealed a large area of necrotic subcutaneous tissue involving a Caesarean section scar. Immediate debridement was carried out and repeated twice after the initial procedure but she could not survive.

Keywords: Necrotizing soft tissue infection, Cesarean section, Prolonged Labor, Diabetes mellitus.

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Published

2022-03-01

How to Cite

Abdullah, S. ., Khan, F. A., Usman, Anbreen, T., & Hossain, N. (2022). Post Caesarean necrotizing soft tissue infection leading to maternal death: a case report. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 72(8), 1645–1647. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.3330

Issue

Vol. 72 No. 8 (2022): AUGUST

Section

Case Report

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