A Case of Acute Appendicitis Complicated by Necrotizing Fasciitis Requiring Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

A Case of Acute Appendicitis Complicated by Necrotizing Fasciitis Requiring Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Acute appendicitis represents one of the most common causes of acute abdomen that may warrant emergency surgery. Necrotizing fasciitis complicated by acute appendicitis is considered a rare complication with life-threatening implications. A 65-year-old man presented with abdominal pain, where a scan...

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Main Authors: Qi Xuan Lim, Yuxin Guo, Christopher Wei Guang Ho, Xiaojin Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Acute Care Surgery 2024-07-01
Series:Journal of Acute Care Surgery
Subjects:
abdominal wall
appendicitis
debridement
necrotizing fasciitis
Online Access:http://jacs.or.kr/upload/pdf/jacs-2024-14-2-63.pdf
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