[Localized tetanus after esophagogastrectomy]

Post-operatory partial tetanus is a more and more rare event. It can outcome after any type of surgery but especially after abdominal surgery. The contamination is usually endogenous through the digestive bacteria and it develops in anaerobic context. These different factors were united in this report. The diagnosis is difficult if not keep in mind. The treatment is usual, but prevention might be pointed out.