Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia
Penetrating anorectal and perineal injuries, though rare, present significant management challenges due to the complex anatomy and high risk of life-threatening complications, such as necrotizing pneumonia. This case report details a neglected anorectal trauma, which, after hematogenous spread of St...
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| author | Joud Boutaleb, MD Zaynab Iraqi Houssaini, MD, PHD Loubaris Sarah, MD Beqqali Basma, MD El Aoufir Omar, MD, PhD Jroundi Laila, MD, PhD Messaoud Ola, MD, PhD |
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| description | Penetrating anorectal and perineal injuries, though rare, present significant management challenges due to the complex anatomy and high risk of life-threatening complications, such as necrotizing pneumonia. This case report details a neglected anorectal trauma, which, after hematogenous spread of Staphylococcus aureus, led to severe sepsis and fatal necrotizing pneumonia. The infection, originating from the trauma site, spread through the bloodstream, resulting in widespread pulmonary tissue destruction. Early diagnosis, aggressive intervention, and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for improving survival rates. Despite intensive care, preventing sepsis and multi-organ failure remains a formidable challenge in these cases. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1644fe81e8fa4e8f87bf77c3a48573fc2025-08-20T03:10:28ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-08-012084037404110.1016/j.radcr.2025.04.099Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumoniaJoud Boutaleb, MD0Zaynab Iraqi Houssaini, MD, PHD1Loubaris Sarah, MD2Beqqali Basma, MD3El Aoufir Omar, MD, PhD4Jroundi Laila, MD, PhD5Messaoud Ola, MD, PhD6Corresponding author.; Emergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, MoroccoPenetrating anorectal and perineal injuries, though rare, present significant management challenges due to the complex anatomy and high risk of life-threatening complications, such as necrotizing pneumonia. This case report details a neglected anorectal trauma, which, after hematogenous spread of Staphylococcus aureus, led to severe sepsis and fatal necrotizing pneumonia. The infection, originating from the trauma site, spread through the bloodstream, resulting in widespread pulmonary tissue destruction. Early diagnosis, aggressive intervention, and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for improving survival rates. Despite intensive care, preventing sepsis and multi-organ failure remains a formidable challenge in these cases.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003978Penetrating anorectal injuryNecrotizing pneumoniaHematogenous spreadSepsisStaphylococcus aureus |
| spellingShingle | Joud Boutaleb, MD Zaynab Iraqi Houssaini, MD, PHD Loubaris Sarah, MD Beqqali Basma, MD El Aoufir Omar, MD, PhD Jroundi Laila, MD, PhD Messaoud Ola, MD, PhD Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia Radiology Case Reports Penetrating anorectal injury Necrotizing pneumonia Hematogenous spread Sepsis Staphylococcus aureus |
| title | Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia |
| title_full | Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia |
| title_fullStr | Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia |
| title_short | Penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis: A rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia |
| title_sort | penetrating anorectal trauma and hematogenous sepsis a rare trigger for necrotizing pneumonia |
| topic | Penetrating anorectal injury Necrotizing pneumonia Hematogenous spread Sepsis Staphylococcus aureus |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003978 |
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