Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3250639 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Infections of the retroperitoneal space may present with insidiously vague symptoms and non-specific clinical signs. We report a case of a retroperitoneal abscess presenting as necrotizing fasciitis of the thigh from direct spread over the iliac crest. In cases of necrotizing fasciitis of the thigh with no obvious source, an intra-abdominal nidus of infection may be considered.
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Authors
Allon Amitai, Richard Sinert,