Skin necrosis of the foot, oedema and lymphangitis from stonefish （Synanceia verrucosa） sting are complications well known for a tong time and with potential long-term sequelae. Literature reports of stonefish enven...Skin necrosis of the foot, oedema and lymphangitis from stonefish （Synanceia verrucosa） sting are complications well known for a tong time and with potential long-term sequelae. Literature reports of stonefish envenomation give no specific reference on soft tissue management and surgical reconstruction. This is the first report describing a case of foot stonefish envenomation treated by vacuum-assisted closure therapy as an easy to use, accessible and simple adjuvant tool for management of large soft tissue necrosis.展开更多
文摘Skin necrosis of the foot, oedema and lymphangitis from stonefish （Synanceia verrucosa） sting are complications well known for a tong time and with potential long-term sequelae. Literature reports of stonefish envenomation give no specific reference on soft tissue management and surgical reconstruction. This is the first report describing a case of foot stonefish envenomation treated by vacuum-assisted closure therapy as an easy to use, accessible and simple adjuvant tool for management of large soft tissue necrosis.
