[Necrotizing fascitis in a 47-year old diabetic man: case report]
Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences. 2009; 16 (4): 405-409
in Persian
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ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is one of the rare complications of misdiagnosed appendicitis with the mortality rate of over 25%.We report a 47-year old diabetic man admitted with necrotizing fasciitis of flank and abdominal wall secondary to acute appendicitis. The patient, with primary diagnosis of gas gangrene and necrotizing fasciitis, underwent surgical operation and after 3 months, elective appendectomy was performed. After that, he was discharged in good conditions
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Appendicitis
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Gas Gangrene
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Persian
Journal:
J. Kerman Univ. Med. Sci.
Year:
2009
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