PMC3033829_01
CT Abdomen and Pelvis. Loculated fluid and inflammatory change anterior to the left psoas muscle.
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F1
This showed loculated fluid and inflammatory change anterior to the left psoas muscle extending down to the iliacus [Figure 1].
CT Abdomen and Pelvis. The adductor magnus which is oedematous possibly reflecting muscle necrosis.
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F2
In the pelvis, the left pectineus and adductor magnus were oedematous possibly reflecting muscle necrosis [Figure 2].
MRI Pelvis and Thighs. An area of decreased signal inferior and lateral to the left femoral neurovascular bundle. This was suggestive of tissue necrosis.
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F3
The absence of discrete high signal on the STIR images was thought to represent areas of non-perfused musculature, possible undergoing necrotic change [Figure 3].
Appearance of the wound prior to the use of NPWT.
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Following 4 weeks of treatment, the wound dimensions had reduced from 300 cm3 [Figure 4] to 68 cm3 [Figure 5], a reduction in size of 77%.
Appearance of the wound following 4 weeks of NPWT.
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Following 4 weeks of treatment, the wound dimensions had reduced from 300 cm3 [Figure 4] to 68 cm3 [Figure 5], a reduction in size of 77%.