Abstract
A case of MRSA-induced skin necrosis of part of a pectoralis muscle flap is described. It highlights the importance of recognising potential MRSA infection following surgery and treating it early and aggressively.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Bone Transplantation
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
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Methicillin Resistance*
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Necrosis
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Pectoralis Muscles / transplantation*
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Skin / pathology*
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Skin Transplantation
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
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Surgical Flaps* / microbiology
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Surgical Wound Infection / microbiology*