Tabares-Trujillo MK, Gorbea-Chávez V, Nava-Hernández A, Rodríguez-Colorado ES

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ABSTRACT

Objective: To report the case of postpartum vulvar necrotizing fasciitis diagnosis and management.
Case report: A 16 year old woman with a history of vaginal delivery with episiotomy uncomplicated puerperium who presents in vulvar necrotizing fasciitis rapid progression to septic shock with spread to pelvis and abdomen.
Results: A CT scan at the level reported amount of gas vaginal labia.
Conclusions: An early diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment including extensive surgical management, appropriate antibiotic coverage and intensive care unit, are factors that improve the prognosis and reduce mortality.