Abstract
The treatment of scalp wounds is occasionally complicated by infection. Although infected scalp wounds are generally limited and readily treated, they can progress to devastating proportions if not promptly and aggressively managed. This report highlights three such cases of severe infection: extensive subgaleal abscess, fatal necrotizing fasciitis, and widespread carbunculosis. The authors emphasize the need for proper assessment of scalp wounds, meticulous cleansing and closure of all fresh wounds, definitive drainage of newly infected wounds, and adherence to sound surgical principles in managing these wounds.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 136-140 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | American Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Emergency Medicine
Keywords
- Carbuncle
- necrotizing fasciitis
- scalp infection(s)
- scalp wound(s)
- subgaleal abscess