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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg ; 80: 13-15, 2023 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36934563

ABSTRACT

Fournier's gangrene is a rare and potentially fatal condition that affects the external genitalia and perineum as a necrotizing soft-tissue infection. It is equally prevalent in men and women and although there are many ways to manage the condition, it must be done so effectively because there is a chance that life-threatening complications could develop. This retrospective study set out to fill any knowledge gaps, compare reconstructive options to those described in the literature, and promote reflection on current management. Between January 2010 and January 2020, all perineal debridement operation notes were examined. The primary conclusions were that a large majority of defects could be repaired using split skin grafts to reduce surgical time and donor site morbidity. To avoid secondary contracture and the need for revision surgery, full-thickness skin grafts should be used whenever possible to treat penile defects.


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Fournier Gangrene , Soft Tissue Infections , Male , Humans , Female , Fournier Gangrene/surgery , Retrospective Studies , State Medicine , Perineum/surgery , Debridement
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J Oncol Pharm Pract ; 29(3): 768-771, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36000302

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INTRODUCTION: Carboplatin is a commonly used platinum analogue chemotherapeutic agent that is similar to cisplatin but is known to be better tolerated. This case report outlines a case of ocular toxicity following carboplatin chemotherapy used for the management of a neuroendocrine tumour of the bladder. CASE REPORT: A 70-year-old man with a history of neuroendocrine bladder cancer underwent chemotherapy with carboplatin and etoposide. He presented 4 weeks following his fourth chemotherapy cycle with a 1-week history of right eye blurriness. The patient had suffered a similar episode 2 weeks following his third chemotherapy cycle in his left eye. Carboplatin-induced ocular toxicity was suspected and his vision remained stable following cessation of carboplatin chemotherapy. DISCUSSION: Current literature on carboplatin-induced ocular toxicity remains scanty, however, previous cases have reported symptoms beginning 5 days to 2 weeks following carboplatin use. Visual disturbance in the form of altered colour vision, blind spot, blurred vision and metamorphopsia have been reported by previous literature. This case report emphasised a case of bilateral sequential blurring of vision following carboplatin chemotherapy. CONCLUSION: It remains critical for ophthalmologists and oncologists to look out for ocular side effects of chemotherapy due to its devastating effects.


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Antineoplastic Agents , Carboplatin , Neuroendocrine Tumors , Toxic Optic Neuropathy , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms , Vision Disorders , Humans , Male , Aged , Carboplatin/adverse effects , Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects , Neuroendocrine Tumors/drug therapy , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/drug therapy , Vision Disorders/chemically induced , Treatment Outcome
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