Mycobacterium fortuitum Infection Associated with Facial Fat Grafting: Simultaneous Infection of Liposuction and Liposculpture Site
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
;
: 142-146, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of Mycobacterium fortuitum infection of the face and abdomen in a 25 years old man following cosmetic autologous fat injection. The goal of this manuscript is to increase awareness and suspicion of such as atypical mycobacterial infections complicating liposuction and fat injection. The clinical presentation, laboratory studies utilizing acid-fast stains and cultures, prevention and treatment including surgical debridement, and pharmacologic regimens in the ultimate diagnosis for Mycobacterium fortuitum infections are discussed.
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Main subject:
Lipectomy
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Mycobacterium fortuitum
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Cosmetics
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Debridement
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Coloring Agents
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Abdomen
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Mycobacterium
Language:
English
Journal:
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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