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CT scan of the patient's left arm performed at the emergency department showing the presence of subcutaneous emphysema.
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A contrast-enhanced CT showed thrombosis and subcutaneous emphysema (Figure 1).
Patient's left arm after an initial round of antibiotic treatment.
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Despite the use of appropriate antibiotic therapy and the use of advanced medications and VAC therapy, a large area of coagulation and necrosis remained in the affected area (Figure 2).
Patient's arm during an outpatient checkup performed after the patient underwent plastic surgery for skin grafting, showing the almost complete resolution of FN.
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He then underwent plastic surgery for autologous skin grafting, and after three months, the lesion had almost disappeared (Figure 3).  Figure 4 summarizes the events detailed in this case presentation.
Timeline summarizing the presented case.
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He then underwent plastic surgery for autologous skin grafting, and after three months, the lesion had almost disappeared (Figure 3).  Figure 4 summarizes the events detailed in this case presentation.