Nonclostridial cellulitis with subcutaneous emphysema.
Nonclostridial cellulitis with concomitant gas formation in the plantar tissues of the foot is seldomly reported in the literature. The event itself, however, may actually be relatively common. A review of the literature and a case study involving a diabetic patient is presented, along with a review of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Davis
J M
JM
Department of Surgery, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona.
Kugler
G
G
Nixon
B P
BP
D002481:Cellulitis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000628:therapy; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy