NECROTIZING SOFT TISSUE INFECTION FOLLOWING USE OF PUNCH EXCISION OF EPITHELIALIZED TRACT (PEET) PROCEDURE FOR GASTROCUTANEOUS FISTULA CLOSURE

Necrotizing soft tissue infection following use of Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract (PEET) procedure for gastrocutaneous fistula closure

Persistent gastrocutaneous fistula (GCF) is a common complication after removal of a knafs lander 3 gastrostomy tube.Many different techniques for GCF closure have been described.A novel technique involving a punch biopsy device was recently described, called the Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract (PEET) procedure.This case report describes a s

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Tungiasis infestation in Tanzania

Tungiasis is caused by the jigger flea Tunga penetrans.We describe a case of severe infestation from Kigoma region, Western chili rasbora for sale Tanzania.A 19-year-old male with epilepsy and mental disability presented with ulcerated and inflamed toes.Clinical examination revealed the presence of approximately 810 embedded jigger fleas on the fee

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