Life-threatening streptococcal myonecrosis complicating primary wound closure after pilonidal sinus excision.

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We describe a case of anaerobic streptococcal myonecrosis as a rare complication after pilonidal sinus excision with primary closure. The recognition of the disease in any patient who has early septic deterioration after a surgical procedure requires aggressive management for survival.

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Panov, T. A., Kjossev, K. T., & Losanoff, J. E. (1994). Life-threatening streptococcal myonecrosis complicating primary wound closure after pilonidal sinus excision. Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, 140(3), 141–142. https://doi.org/10.1136/jramc-140-03-09

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