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Michael P Fielden1, Elaine Martinovic, Anna L Ells
1Division of Ophthalmology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Abstract:
Clostridial gas gangrene (myonecrosis) is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening infection. The occurrence of clostridial gas gangrene in the orbit is uncommon. We present a case of gas gangrene in the orbit of a child, with Clostridium perfringens isolated from the wound. Our patient was successfully treated with extensive surgical débridement, anti-microbial therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen is established as an adjuvant therapy of clostridial gas gangrene and has been shown to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of using hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of orbital gas gangrene.
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