Abstract |
Five cases of severe meningococcal infection in children and young adults with gangrene leading to major amputation are described. They are associated with necrosis of the skin and soft tissue, intravascular coagulation and shock. The surgical options, prosthetic implications and the consequent rehabilitation outcome are discussed.
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Authors | T L Landham, D Datta, H C Nirula |
Journal | Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
(J R Coll Surg Edinb)
Vol. 36
Issue 1
Pg. 11-2
(Feb 1991)
ISSN: 0035-8835 [Print] Scotland |
PMID | 2037990
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Amputation, Surgical
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Extremities
(surgery)
- Female
- Gangrene
(etiology, mortality, pathology, surgery)
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Meningococcal Infections
(complications)
- Necrosis
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