Clostridial myonecrosis arising from an episiotomy.
A case of clostridial episiotomy infection is reported and the literature reviewed. Early recognition of the severity of this disease along with aggressive operative therapy is necessary to improve outcome. Clostridium sordellii is now the most common Clostridia species to be isolated from patients with these serious infections.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology