title: Eyelid gas gangrene.
abstract: A case of eyelid gas gangrene caused by Clostridium hastiforme is reported. The infection followed an alkali injury that probably aided proliferation of the organism by inducing local tissue ischemia. Debridement combined with antibiotic therapy controlled the infection, and the large lid defect healed satisfactorily by secondary intention.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Ophthalmology 53792.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Lyon
authors.forename: B N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Lemke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005126:Eye Burns; D005141:Eyelid Diseases; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries; D005738:Gas Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male