Necrotising fasciitis following laparoscopic appendicectomy

Authors: Ahmed, Ahmed R.¹; Sharma, Anita¹; Wellwood, James¹

Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 90, Number 4, May 2008 , pp. W1-W3(1)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Abstract:

Necrotising fasciitis is a progressive and rapidly spreading infection affecting the deep fascia with secondary necrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. It has been described in association with gangrenous appendicitis and following open appendicectomy. We report a case following laparoscopic appendicectomy.

Keywords: NECROTISING FASCIITIS; LAPAROSCOPY; LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDICECTOMY

Document Type: Case report

DOI: 10.1308/147870808X302994

Affiliations: 1: Department of Surgery, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK

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