Fatal multifocal metastasis of Clostridium septicum:: a case report

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作者
Tehrani, H [1 ]
Gillespie, PH
Cormack, GC
机构
[1] Norfolk & Norwich Hosp, Dept Plast Surg, Norwich NR4 7UF, Norfolk, England
[2] Addenbrookes Hosp, Dept Plast Surg, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, England
来源
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY | 2004年 / 57卷 / 07期
关键词
clostridium; infection; necrosis; debridement; multifocal;
D O I
10.1016/j.bjps.2004.04.021
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
摘要
Clostridium septicum infection produces rapidly spreading tissue necrosis, often, but not exclusively, associated with trauma or large bowel malignancy. We present a unique case of atraumatic infection Leading to multifocal metastatic spread in a neutropenic patient, emphasising the devastating potential of this disease. (C) 2004 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:673 / 675
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