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Case Series of Necrotising Soft Tissue Infection of Breast—Management with Literature Review

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Necrotising soft tissue infection (NSTI) is defined as a progressive necrosis and infectious state of soft tissue with diverse clinical manifestation. NSTI of breast is an uncommon phenomenon which requires aggressive treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics, serial debridement and dressings. Usage of hyperbaric oxygen therapy or negative pressure wound therapy has added a new milestone in management. Here, we have discussed management of three different patients of NSTI breast with literature review.

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  1. Integrated Breast Care Centre (IBCC), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India

    Dhiraj Mallik, Rohik Anjum T Siddeek, Bina Ravi & Prateek Sharda

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Mallik, D., T Siddeek, R.A., Ravi, B. et al. Case Series of Necrotising Soft Tissue Infection of Breast—Management with Literature Review. Indian J Surg 83 (Suppl 2), 556–559 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-020-02624-x

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