Abstract
A case report of necrotizing crepitant cellulitis of abdominal wall following caesarean section is presented. Because of intense haemorrhage it was namely necessary to perform additional hysterectomy and bilateral hypogastric artery ligation. Serious wound infection and sepsis were successfully treated by administration of antibiotics and repeated deep incisions.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Muscles / pathology*
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Abdominal Muscles / surgery
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Adult
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Cellulitis / pathology*
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Cellulitis / surgery
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Cesarean Section*
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Female
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Gas Gangrene / pathology
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Gas Gangrene / surgery
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Humans
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Hysterectomy*
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Intraoperative Complications / pathology
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Intraoperative Complications / surgery*
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Necrosis
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Reoperation
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Surgical Wound Infection / pathology*
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Surgical Wound Infection / surgery
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Uterine Hemorrhage / pathology
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Uterine Hemorrhage / surgery*