Literature DB >> 8969993

An unusual complication of missed appendicitis.

B J Bobrow1, J Mohr, C V Pollack.   

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.

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Year:  1996        PMID： 8969993     DOI： 10.1016/s0736-4679(96)00204-1

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Emerg Med        ISSN： 0736-4679            Impact factor:   1.484


  3 in total

1.  Retroperitoneal abscess resulting from perforated acute appendicitis: analysis of its management and outcome.

Authors:  Chi-Hsun Hsieh; Yu-Chun Wang; Horng-Ren Yang; Ping-Kuei Chung; Long-Bin Jeng; Ray-Jade Chen
Journal:  Surg Today       Date:  2007-08-27       Impact factor: 2.549

2.  Gas-forming abdominal wall abscess: unusual manifestation of perforated retroperitoneal appendicitis extending through the superior lumbar triangle.

Authors:  Kousei Ishigami; Geetika Khanna; Isaac Samuel; Laila Dahmoush; Yutaka Sato
Journal:  Emerg Radiol       Date:  2003-11-21

3.  Necrotizing fasciitis caused by a primary appendicocutaneous fistula.

Authors:  Makoto Takeda; Yukihiro Higashi; Tuyoshi Shoji; Takanori Hiraide; Hirotoshi Maruo
Journal:  Surg Today       Date:  2012-02-10       Impact factor: 2.549
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