| Volumen 14 número 3 - Octubre 2017 |
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ISSN 0718-0918 |
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| Tabla de Contenidos > Casos Clínicos |
Fascitis necrotizante como complicación de apendicitis aguda: a propósito de un caso
Gajardo Andrade, Paulina1, Guerra Quintas, Maricarmen1, Rostion Allel, Carmen Gloria2
1 Programa de formación de especialistas en pediatría. Departamento de Pediatría y Cirugía Infantil Norte, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile
2 Cirujano Infantil. Departamento Pediatría y Cirugía Infantil Hospital Roberto del Rio. Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Chile
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Abstract
Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by a necrotic infection that rapidly spreads along the fascia and progresses to systemic sepsis. A fatal complication of acute appendicitis is extremely rare. Objective: Ilustrates the importance of early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention. Case Report: We present a case of necrotizing fasciitis after an appendicectomy. An early intervention and antibiotic therapy allowed a favorable evolution. Conclusions: The necrotizing fasciitis has a nonspecific symptomatology and signology, so we must suspect the patology. An early diagnosis and aggressive surgical intervention can be life- saving. |
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