COVID-19: Its Impact on Delayed Management of Pre-established Chronic Conditions

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common condition affecting the venous system, typically arising in the setting of increased venous pressure and impaired blood return secondary to weakened valves or damaged veins. Diabetes mellitus causes impaired circulation, neuropathy, impaired healing, an...

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Autores principales: Villacreses, Camila A, Herson, Andrew B, Phrathep, Davong D, Igbonagwam, Chigozie, Briceno, Sean A, Khan, Hamaad A, Barnouti, Zain
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
Infectious Disease
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10550258/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37799244
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.44667
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Sumario:Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common condition affecting the venous system, typically arising in the setting of increased venous pressure and impaired blood return secondary to weakened valves or damaged veins. Diabetes mellitus causes impaired circulation, neuropathy, impaired healing, and increased susceptibility to infection. Because diabetes and CVI are interconnected, ulcerations can progress to necrotizing fasciitis if not treated promptly and appropriately. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has further complicated patient care and is a potential risk for complications and delays in the management of time-sensitive conditions like necrotizing fasciitis. Here, we present a case study highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the delayed management of necrotizing fasciitis in a 51-year-old male with multiple comorbidities.

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