Emphysematous Osteomyelitis due to Escherichia coli.
- Author:
Jinhee LEE
1
;
Chai Ho JEONG
;
Myun Hee LEE
;
Eun Gyo JEONG
;
Youn Jeong KIM
;
Sang Il KIM
;
Yang Ree KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Emphysematous osteomyelitis; Escherichia coli; Urinary tract infection
- MeSH: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Clavicle; Diabetes Mellitus; Drainage; Early Diagnosis; Escherichia coli*; Escherichia*; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Mortality; Osteomyelitis*; Pelvic Bones; Skeleton; Sternum; Urinary Tract Infections
- From:Infection and Chemotherapy 2017;49(2):151-154
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Emphysematous osteomyelitis, especially that involving the extra-axial skeleton, is an extremely rare presentation but associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Here, we report a case in which a 58-year-old female patient with diabetes mellitus presented with emphysematous osteomyelitis that involved the sternum, clavicle, and pelvic bone and was caused by Escherichia coli via hematogenous spread of urinary tract infection. We successfully treated her with urgent and aggressive surgical drainage with prolonged antibiotics therapy. Early diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention are required for better outcomes in cases of emphysematous osteomyelitis.
