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Anterior abdominal wall necrotizing fasciitis due to strangulated umbilical hernia: a diagnostic dilemma


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Author list: Michael Bartholomew Mwandria
, Julius Chacha Mwitab
, Negussie Alula Bekelec
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Ibrahim Mohamed Alia
and Michael Stephen Walsha

Publication year: 2013

Journal: Grand Rounds

Volume number: 13

Start page: 69

End page: 73

Number of pages: 5

eISSN: 1470-5206



Necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and aggressive debridement of necrotic tissue are essential to achieve good outcomes. We describe an unusual presentation of a woman who was diagnosed with infected wound on the abdomen and was initially treated with traditional therapies.


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