[Fatal appendectomy caused by postoperative gas gangrene of the abdominal wall. 2 cases].
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.
Ouadfel
J
J
Service des Urgences Chirurgicales Viscérales, CHU Avicenne, Rabat, Maroc.
Assem
A
A
el Allame
L
L
Mechatt
F
F
Chkoff
R
R
Benchekroun
A
A
Errougani
A
A
Harraki
T
T
Nejmi
M
M
Balafrej
S
S
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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010100:Oxygen
Appendicectomie mortelle par gangrène gazeuse pariétale post-opératoire. 2 cas.