An unusual complication of missed appendicitis

Bentley J. Bobrow; Jerry Mohr; Charles V. Pollack

doi:10.1016/S0736-4679(96)00204-1

An unusual complication of missed appendicitis

Bentley J. Bobrow, Jerry Mohr, Charles V. Pollack

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	719-722
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	14
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0736-4679(96)00204-1
State	Published - Nov 1996
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

appendicitis
complications
diabetes mellitus
necrotizing fasciitis
ruptured appendix

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Emergency Medicine

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