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Necrotizing fasciitis of the thigh should raise suspicion of a rectal cancer.

Authors :
Khalil H
Tsilividis B
Schwarz L
Scotté M
Source :
Journal of visceral surgery [J Visc Surg] 2010 Jun; Vol. 147 (3), pp. e187-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Aug 13.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Perforation of rectal cancer usually occurs intraperitoneally. Extraperitoneal perforation is rare and usually presents as perineal sepsis, leading to diagnosis and urgent surgical management plus antibiotic therapy. We report the case of a patient presenting with a perforated rectal carcinoma which presented as necrotizing fasciitis of the right thigh.<br /> (Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1878-7886
Volume :
147
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of visceral surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20708997
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2010.07.003