[Clostridial sepsis and gas gangrene of the abdominal wall after cholecystectomy]

Cas Lek Cesk. 2007;146(7):614-6.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Clostridial sepsis is a rare complication after intraabdominal operations, mostly fatal. According to our knowledge only two papers describing clostridial sepsis as postoperative complication in 4 patients were published in the Czech literature, only one of them survived. Authors present a case report of patient operated on for cholecystolithiasis and obstructive icterus where within 48 hours after cholecystectomy the clostridial sepsis and gas gangrene of the abdominal wall developed and that were successfuly managed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall*
  • Aged
  • Cholecystectomy / adverse effects*
  • Clostridium perfringens*
  • Gas Gangrene / etiology*
  • Gas Gangrene / microbiology
  • Gas Gangrene / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male