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Pneumoperitoneum from gas gangrene of the pancreas: three unusual findings in a single case
- Source :
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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery . May2004, Vol. 8 Issue 4, p489-492. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- A 62-year-old man was first seen with acute pancreatitis with diffuse intrapancreatic gas and pneumoperitoneum. An immediate exploratory operation revealed diffuse pancreatic necrosis but no perforated viscus; postoperatively, the patient rapidly died. This case represents a constellation of extremely rare findings: Clostridium perfringens infection of the pancreas, pancreatic emphysema or “gas gangrene,” and pneumoperitoneum without a perforated viscus. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1091255X
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12962257
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gassur.2003.11.002