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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)

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01-06-2011 | Review Article

Thigh infection and subcutaneous emphysema: an emergency, review of literature and case discussion

Authors: R. Thakral, U. K. Debanath, T. Damodaran, C. V. R. Prasad

Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Thigh infection associated with local emphysematous signs on presentation to the emergency room should alert the medical staff at once of potential complication associated with it. The infection may be associated with underlying bowel pathology and has a high mortality rate. Hence, emergency treatment should be instituted. We discuss a case with this uncommon presentation, treatment administered and relevant literature.

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Title: Thigh infection and subcutaneous emphysema: an emergency, review of literature and case discussion
Authors: R. Thakral
U. K. Debanath
T. Damodaran
C. V. R. Prasad
Publication date: 01-06-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0021-1265
Electronic ISSN: 1863-4362
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-009-0380-y

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