Necrotizing Fasciitis following Liver Transplantation / 대한이식학회지

ABSTRACT

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading subcutaneous infection. It can occur in patients after solid organ transplantation. But, the reports for necrotizing fasciitis after liver transplantation are very unusual. We report 2 patients with necrotizing fasciitis caused by bacterial and Aspergillus species infection. Their pre-transplantation condition was very poor due to hepatic encephalopathy, pressure sore, and admission for several months. Patients had a fulminant course for early potent immunosuppression period, despite of aggressive surgical debridement, withdrawal of immunosuppression, and adequate antibacterial and antifungal therapy. Therefore, necrotizing fasciitis has to be recognized as a potential complication after liver transplantation and Aspergillus species has to be added to the list of potential pathogens of surgical wound infections, especially in the setting of liver transplantation.