MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases

MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases

Lower extremity infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus sepsis is a rapidly progressing fatal condition. Prompt diagnosis followed by early and aggressive treatment with antibiotics and fasciotomy is crucial. In this report, we described lower extremity magnetic resonance (MR) images of three patients...

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Main Authors: Jihyun Kim, Sung Hye Koh, Soo Kee Min, Jeong-a Lee, Kwanseop Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Radiology 2017-01-01
Series:대한영상의학회지
Subjects:
vibrio vulnificus
lower extremity
soft tissue infections
magnetic resonance imaging
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2017.76.1.54

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