Necrotising fasciitis following laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Necrotising fasciitis is a progressive and rapidly spreading infection affecting the deep fascia with secondary necrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. It has been described in association with gangrenous appendicitis and following open appendicectomy. We report a case following laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Ahmed
Ahmed R
AR
Department of Surgery, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK. rahmed1@hotmail.com
Sharma
Anita
A
Wellwood
James
J
D000208:Acute Disease; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000601:surgery; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed