Perforated carcinoma of the caecum presenting as necrotising fasciitis of the abdominal wall, the key to early diagnosis and management.
BMC Surg
; 6: 11, 2006 Sep 29.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Necrotising Fasciitis is a life threatening soft tissue infection which requires aggressive, early surgical management. CASE PRESENTATION We present a rare case of a retroperitoneal perforation of a carcinoma of the caecum presenting as a necrotising fasciitis of the anterior abdominal wall.CONCLUSION:
This case highlights the importance of early aggressive debridement to healthy tissue limits, the consideration of a rare underlying cause, and the scope for plastic surgical reconstruction in order that aggressive initial surgery can be adequately performed.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias do Ceco
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Fasciite Necrosante
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Perfuração Intestinal
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2006
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Article