Characterization of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections in Obese and Non-Obese Patients

Characterization of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections in Obese and Non-Obese Patients

Background: The impact of obesity on the pathogenesis and prognosis of necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) is unclear. The goal of this study was to characterize differences in NSTI presentation and outcomes by obesity status. Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis of institutional da...

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Veröffentlicht in:Surgical infections 2022-06, Vol.23 (5), p.475-482
Hauptverfasser: Jalilvand, Anahita D, Villarreal, Michael, Schubauer, Kathryn, Rosales, Jordan, Gonzales-Gallo, Kathia, Wisler, Jonathan R
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Zusammenfassung:Background: The impact of obesity on the pathogenesis and prognosis of necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) is unclear. The goal of this study was to characterize differences in NSTI presentation and outcomes by obesity status. Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis of institutional data for patients diagnosed with NSTIs were identified (n = 619; 2011–2020). Patients were divided based on obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30 kg/m 2 ) and non-obese (BMI
ISSN:1096-2964
1557-8674
DOI:10.1089/sur.2022.055