Noma neonatorum

Nayak, P. A.; Nayak, U. A.; Khandelwal, V.; Gupta, Ankit Kumar

doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-009912

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“…Majority of the cases (64.5%) were noted in patients below 5 years of age, similar to previous findings [7,14] However, orofacial gangrene have also been reported in preterm/term neonates [15,16] and in adults [5,6] . The interval between the active phase of the disease and presentation for secondary deformities by the patients in this study ranged from 2 weeks to 19 years with a mean of 9.8 ± 6.7 years.…”

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Treatment of complications following orofacial gangrenous infection in a resource limited setting: Experiences and a proposed classification

Rowland¹,

Fometeb

Omejec

et al. 2018

Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences

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Background: Orofacial gangrenous infection may result in a devastating acquired facial tissue defect which is often challenging to manage. Objective: We present our experience in the management of noma defects in a resource limited setting. Patients and Methods: All cases of noma that were surgically managed for secondary deformities at the oral and maxillofacial surgery unit of our hospital between 1991 and 2006 were retrospectively studied. Information retrieved included age, sex, site of orofacial gangrene, nature of orofacial defects, treatment given, duration of hospital stay and complications. Data retrieved was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: A total of 21 patients were treated within the period reviewed and this consisted of 18 males and 3 females. Most patients (n=19, 90.5%) presented with defect involving both facial and oral tissues. The forehead and platysma flaps were the most commonly used flaps for soft tissue defect reconstruction. The duration of hospital stay ranged from 8 days to 120 days with a mean of 42.6 ± 27.7 days. One patient had reankylosis one year postoperatively. Conclusion: Orofacial gangrenous infection remains a threat to economically less developed countries such as in sub-Sahara Africa. Its management is further complicated by the existing poor human and non human health resources in these environments. Emphasis should be on prevention, and an improvement in the current level of health resources to effectively manage these cases.

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Treatment of complications following orofacial gangrenous infection in a resource limited setting: Experiences and a proposed classification

Rowland¹,

Fometeb

Omejec

et al. 2018

Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences

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“…We considered noma neonatorum (NN) as a possible diagnosis in our patient, as NN presents in preterm neonates with ulcerations leading to severe tissue destruction 4 . NN is most commonly reported on the face in the setting of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection 5–8 . However, NN has been rarely reported to involve the anogenital area 5 .…”

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“…4 NN is most commonly reported on the face in the setting of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. [5][6][7][8] However, NN has been rarely reported to involve the anogenital area. 5 Reports have been published of NN in the setting of Escherichia coli 4 and Citrobacter koseri infection, 9 but notably not in Candida albicans infection.…”

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Severe anogenital ulceration in a preterm neonate

McKinnon

Phelan

Zoumberos

et al. 2022

Pediatric Dermatology

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Dermatoses of the Neonate

Clayton,

Sharif

2024

Rook's Textbook of Dermatology

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This chapter provides an overview of neonatal skin function and intrauterine skin development. The impact on the skin of gestational age at birth is discussed along with cutaneous complications arising from prematurity and neonatal medical procedures. Skin care practices and considerations for neonates are summarised and physiological appearances and changes are described. On overview of disordered skin in neonates is provided, including pustular eruptions, atrophic skin lesions, disorders of neonatal fat, colloidion baby, blueberry muffin baby, purpura fulminans and common neonatal dermatosis. The clinical manifestions in a neonate of transplacental transfer of maternal autoantibodies is evaluated, including in conditions such as pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceus, herpes gestationis, lupus erythematosus and maternal malignancy. Finally, on overview of infective skin pathologies and clinical manifestations in neonates is provided including viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens.

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Noma neonatorum

Cited by 7 publications

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Treatment of complications following orofacial gangrenous infection in a resource limited setting: Experiences and a proposed classification

Treatment of complications following orofacial gangrenous infection in a resource limited setting: Experiences and a proposed classification

Severe anogenital ulceration in a preterm neonate

Dermatoses of the Neonate

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