[Fatal appendectomy caused by postoperative gas gangrene of the abdominal wall. 2 cases]. / Appendicectomie mortelle par gangrène gazeuse pariétale post-opératoire. 2 cas.

The authors report two cases of post-appendicectomy gas gangrene with a fatal outcome. Based on the study of these two cases they analyse the incidence, mechanism and prognosis of this serious post-operative complication. They stress the prophylactic measures necessary for prevention.