Louis F. Chai MD , Whitney M. Burrows MD , Joseph S. Friedberg MD , Charles T. Bakhos MD , Lisa Rae MD , Cherie P. Erkmen MD
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Xylazine has caused increasing drug-related mortality and necrotic wounds. Neck and chest injections have caused destructive lesions that have engaged thoracic surgeons. We present 3 cases from Philadelphia, the epicenter of xylazine use, and discuss the multidisciplinary care effort. Providers should be aware of the symptoms of xylazine use to appropriately treat patients.
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