Publication
Mucor osteomyelitis after traumatic forearm amputation in a 38-year-old patient.
Journal Paper/Review - Sep 21, 2023
Spühler Dominik Lukas, Fuchs Johannes, Hainich Jörg
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Citation
Spühler D, Fuchs J, Hainich J. Mucor osteomyelitis after traumatic forearm amputation in a 38-year-old patient. Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg 2023; 10:2259468.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg 2023; 10
Publication Date
Sep 21, 2023
Issn Print
2332-0885
Pages
2259468
Brief description/objective
We report the case of a forest ranger who developed a polymicrobial infection with Mucor circinelloides after traumatic forearm amputation. Based on our case report we discuss epidemiology and management of this rare and potentially fatal infection.