title: Surgical vacuum-assisted closure for treatment of dramatic case of stonefish envenomation.
abstract: Skin necrosis of the foot, oedema and lymphangitis from stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) sting are complications well known for a long time and with potential long-term sequelae. Literature reports of stonefish envenomation give no specific reference on soft tissue management and surgical reconstruction. This is the first report describing a case of foot stonefish envenomation treated by vacuum-assisted closure therapy as an easy to use, accessible and simple adjuvant tool for management of large soft tissue necrosis.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Unit, Locarno's Regional Hospital, Locarno, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Alexandru
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nistor
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Giè
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Biegger
authors.forename: Cesare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fusetti
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lucchina
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005400:Fishes, Poisonous; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008205:Lymphangitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D016038:Skin Transplantation