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Case Reports
. 1987 Sep;80(9):1197-8.

Necrotizing fasciitis: a rare complication of appendicitis

J F Mazza Jr, J S Augenstein, D J Kreis Jr
  • PMID: 2957793
Case Reports

Necrotizing fasciitis: a rare complication of appendicitis

J F Mazza Jr et al. South Med J. 1987 Sep.

Abstract

The mortality of acute appendicitis increases sixfold if perforation occurs. We have reported a case of perforated appendix complicated by necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall and retroperitoneum. We believe this complication has not been previously described in the English literature.

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