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[Fatal appendectomy caused by postoperative gas gangrene of the abdominal wall. 2 cases]
J Ouadfel1, A Assem, L el Allame
1Service des Urgences Chirurgicales Viscérales, CHU Avicenne, Rabat, Maroc.
Journal De Chirurgie
|November 1, 1989
Abstract:
The authors report two cases of post-appendicectomy gas gangrene with a fatal outcome. Based on the study of these two cases they analyse the incidence, mechanism and prognosis of this serious post-operative complication. They stress the prophylactic measures necessary for prevention.