title: An unusual complication of missed appendicitis.
abstract: A case of necrotizing fasciitis complicating missed appendicitis with perforation and abscess formation in a 63-year-old diabetic is presented. The case emphasizes the importance of thorough, conservative evaluation and management in elderly diabetic patients. The ED management of patients with necrotizing fasciitis is also briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Bobrow
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mohr
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Pollack
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed