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World J Crit Care Med. Mar 9, 2024; 13(1): 86866
Published online Mar 9, 2024. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v13.i1.86866
Angioinvasive mucormycosis in burn intensive care units: A case report and review of literature
Atul Parashar, Chandra Singh
Atul Parashar, Chandra Singh, Plastic Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Author contributions: Parashar A responsible for conceptual manuscript writing and editing; Singh C responsible for manuscript drafting and editing.
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Corresponding author: Atul Parashar, MBBS, MCh, MS, Professor, Plastic Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India. atulparashar@hotmail.com
Received: July 11, 2023
Peer-review started: July 11, 2023
First decision: August 10, 2023
Revised: August 25, 2023
Accepted: December 1, 2023
Article in press: December 1, 2023
Published online: March 9, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Mucor species are known spread rapidly across fascial tissue planes and cause vascular invasion leading to high mortality rates despite aggressive surgical debridement. There are only rare reports of mucormycosis in burn wounds and most surgeons are not well-versed with its early features. This can lead to delay in diagnosis and institution of appropriate medical and surgical care. We came across one such case at our center recently, which prompted us to conduct a review of available literature on incidence of mucormycosis in burn wounds and available guidelines for management.