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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