학술논문
Necrotizing Fasciitis Resulting from an Anastomotic Leak after Colorectal Resection.
Document Type
Case Study
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Source
Subject
*PROCTOLOGY
*HISTORY of medicine
*COLON cancer
*LEUCOCYTOSIS
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ISSN
2090-6900
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]