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[Surgical managing of current cutaneous infections in children]

D Gonnelli1, N Degardin, T Guidicelli

  • 1Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital de la Conception, 147, boulevard Baille, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France. davidgonnelli@hotmail.com

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|August 10, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric surgical infections, including folliculitis and boils, often require medical and surgical care, not always antibiotics. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent aesthetic, functional, and vital complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Cutaneous infectious pathologies are common and diverse in children.
  • Surgical infections in pediatrics frequently necessitate specialized plastic surgery interventions.
  • Superficial skin and pilosebaceous follicle infections, like folliculitis and boils, are prevalent in older children.

Purpose:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of common and severe cutaneous infections in pediatric surgery.
  • To highlight the importance of appropriate treatment to avoid long-term sequelae.
  • To emphasize the need for specialized follow-up for specific conditions like whitlow and ingrown toenails.

Summary:

  • Most superficial infections (folliculitis, boils) are treated medically and surgically, often without antibiotics.
  • Abscesses and certain localized infections require similar management, with specific cases needing closer monitoring.
  • Severe conditions like necrotizing cellulitis and fasciitis are surgical emergencies with established treatment protocols.

Impact:

  • Proper management of pediatric surgical infections is vital for preserving aesthetic appearance, function, and overall health.
  • Timely and accurate diagnosis prevents complications and ensures optimal outcomes.
  • Understanding varied clinical presentations guides appropriate, age-specific interventions.

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