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case_images: CT scan of the patient's left arm performed at the emergency department showing the presence of subcutaneous emphysema.
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case_images: A contrast-enhanced CT showed thrombosis and subcutaneous emphysema (Figure 1).
case_images: Patient's left arm after an initial round of antibiotic treatment.
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case_images: Despite the use of appropriate antibiotic therapy and the use of advanced medications and VAC therapy, a large area of coagulation and necrosis remained in the affected area (Figure 2).
case_images: Patient's arm during an outpatient checkup performed after the patient underwent plastic surgery for skin grafting, showing the almost complete resolution of FN.
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case_images: He then underwent plastic surgery for autologous skin grafting, and after three months, the lesion had almost disappeared (Figure 3).  Figure 4 summarizes the events detailed in this case presentation.
case_images: Timeline summarizing the presented case.
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case_images: He then underwent plastic surgery for autologous skin grafting, and after three months, the lesion had almost disappeared (Figure 3).  Figure 4 summarizes the events detailed in this case presentation.