Lower limb salvage in an interesting case of recurrent calf cellulitis

Cellulitis of the lower limb is a complex pathologic entity which might progress to life-threatening complications, such as sepsis, without a prompt and appropriate treatment. Therefore, a delayed diagnosis often requires life-saving amputations. This paper outlines the therapeutic approach in such situations by describing a patient who had already undergone amputation of the right lower limb and where the rapid institution of targeted therapy saved the left lower limb affected by cellulitis. The conclusion of this research is that in extensive infections of the extremities, the institution of triple antibiotic therapy in combination with staged surgical treatment may avoid limb amputation and save the lives of these patients.