Abstract

Retroperitoneal-necrotizing fasciitis is rare, fulminant, and potentially fatal complication of intra-abdominal suppuration. The retroperitoneal origin is very rare. We present the case of a 55-year-old man presented with fever and abdominal pain as chief complaint, who was admitted to the emergency department.

Details

Title
Retroperitoneal-necrotizing fasciitis due to chronic pyelonephritis
Author
EL Ammari, J; Ahssaini, M; EL Fassi, M; Farih, M
Pages
419-420
Publication year
2010
Publication date
Oct 2010
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09742700
e-ISSN
0974519X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
762302762
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2010