Surgical Debridement of Infected Tissue
Surgical removal of infected and necrotic perianal tissue — for complex abscesses or early necrotising fasciitis.
What is Surgical Debridement of Infected Tissue?
Surgical debridement is required for complex perianal abscesses complicated by necrotising fasciitis, extensive soft tissue infection, or widespread devitalised tissue that cannot be managed by simple incision and drainage. All infected and necrotic tissue is excised under general anaesthesia. Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi performs urgent surgical debridement for necrotising fasciitis (Fournier's gangrene) and complex severe perianal soft tissue infections. Repeated return-to-theatre debridements may be necessary until the wound is clean.
How the Procedure Works
Emergency Stabilisation
IV antibiotics commenced. ICU involvement for patients with systemic sepsis or haemodynamic instability.
Surgical Debridement
Under GA, all infected, necrotic, and devitalised tissue excised back to healthy bleeding tissue. Fascia, fat, and skin removed as needed.
Wound Management
Wound left open and packed. Negative pressure wound therapy (VAC) applied to promote granulation.
Repeat Assessment
Daily wound inspection. Return to theatre at 24–48 hours if necrosis continues to spread.
Reconstruction
Reconstructive surgery (skin grafting or flap) performed once wound is clean, stable, and granulating well.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Life-saving in necrotising fasciitis — delay dramatically increases mortality
- →Removes all infected and necrotic tissue to halt the spread of infection
- →Negative pressure wound therapy accelerates granulation and healing
- →Multidisciplinary ICU and surgical care for critically ill patients
Necrotising fasciitis of the perineum is a surgical emergency where every minute counts. Aggressive, wide debridement is life-saving. Survival and recovery are achievable with prompt, experienced surgical intervention.
— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
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