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An unusual complication of missed appendicitis.

Authors :
Bobrow BJ
Mohr J
Pollack CV Jr
Source :
The Journal of emergency medicine [J Emerg Med] 1996 Nov-Dec; Vol. 14 (6), pp. 719-22.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

A case of necrotizing fasciitis complicating missed appendicitis with perforation and abscess formation in a 63-year-old diabetic is presented. The case emphasizes the importance of thorough, conservative evaluation and management in elderly diabetic patients. The ED management of patients with necrotizing fasciitis is also briefly reviewed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Abscess diagnosis
Abscess etiology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 complications
Fasciitis, Necrotizing diagnosis
Fasciitis, Necrotizing surgery
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Intestinal Perforation diagnosis
Intestinal Perforation etiology
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Appendicitis complications
Appendicitis diagnosis
Fasciitis, Necrotizing etiology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0736-4679
Volume :
14
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of emergency medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8969993
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0736-4679(96)00204-1
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