title: [Fatal appendectomy caused by postoperative gas gangrene of the abdominal wall. 2 cases].
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.
authors.affiliation: Service des Urgences Chirurgicales Viscérales, CHU Avicenne, Rabat, Maroc.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ouadfel
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Assem
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: el Allame
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mechatt
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chkoff
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Benchekroun
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Errougani
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Harraki
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nejmi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Balafrej
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002423:Cause of Death; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010100:Oxygen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010100:Oxygen
vernacular_title: Appendicectomie mortelle par gangrène gazeuse pariétale post-opératoire. 2 cas.