An unusual complication of missed appendicitis

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 necr...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of emergency medicine 1996-11, Vol.14 (6), p.719-722
Hauptverfasser:	Bobrow, Bentley J., Mohr, Jerry, Pollack, Charles V.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abscess - diagnosis Abscess - etiology Appendicitis - complications Appendicitis - diagnosis Biological and medical sciences complications Dermatology diabetes mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - complications Fasciitis, Necrotizing - diagnosis Fasciitis, Necrotizing - etiology Fasciitis, Necrotizing - surgery Fatal Outcome Humans Intestinal Perforation - diagnosis Intestinal Perforation - etiology Male Medical sciences Middle Aged necrotizing fasciitis ruptured appendix Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0736-4679 2352-5029
DOI:	10.1016/S0736-4679(96)00204-1