Clostridium perfringens Infection Complicating Chemotherapy for Choriocarcinoma

A case of Clostridium perfringens sepsis and gas gangrene complicating chemotherapy for gestational choriocarcinoma is reported. The infection was eradicated using antibiotics, surgery, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this unusual but often lethal comp...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 1976-03, Vol.47 (3), p.337-341
Hauptverfasser:	LACEY, CONLEY G., FUTORAN, ROBERT, MORROW, C. PAUL
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Choriocarcinoma - complications Choriocarcinoma - drug therapy Cyclophosphamide - therapeutic use Dactinomycin - therapeutic use Drug Therapy, Combination Female Gas Gangrene - complications Gas Gangrene - therapy Humans Hyperbaric Oxygenation Methotrexate - therapeutic use Pregnancy
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of Clostridium perfringens sepsis and gas gangrene complicating chemotherapy for gestational choriocarcinoma is reported. The infection was eradicated using antibiotics, surgery, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this unusual but often lethal complication are reviewed.
ISSN:	0029-7844 1873-233X