Postoperative Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Rare Infection Mimic and Diagnostic Challenge – A Case Report
Postoperative PG should be considered in non-resolving postoperative wound complications with negative cultures and antibiotic failure. In this context, prior exposure to PARP inhibitors may be a biologically plausible cofactor through immune modulation; however, a causal link remains unproven. Early dermatology consultation and biopsy are essential to avoid harmful debridement and expedite immunosuppression.
Authors
- Clemens Schafmayer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2359-0707)
- Sebastian Hinz
- Saeed Aldarwish
Institutions
- University of Rostock (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Visceral Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000550349
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00