Necrotizing Fasciitis Resulting from an Anastomotic Leak after Colorectal Resection.
Case Rep Surg 2018;
2018:8470471. [PMID:
30305977 PMCID:
PMC6164207 DOI:
10.1155/2018/8470471]
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Abstract
One of the most feared complications in colorectal surgery is an anastomotic leak (AL) following a colorectal resection. While various recommendations have been proposed to prevent this potentially fatal complication, anastomotic leaks still occur. We present a case of an AL resulting in a complicated and fatal outcome. This case demonstrates the importance of high clinical suspicion, early recognition, and immediate management.
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