Abstract |
Out of 1040 cases of road side crush injuries 14 cases (1.3%) who developed gas gangrene clinically were studied bacteriologically. Clostridia accounted for 6 (42.86%) cases and non-clostridial anaerobes and aerobes for 4 (28.57%) cases each. Clostridium perfringens was found to be the commonest isolate but non-clostridial anaerobes and aerobes also formed a sizable number. It was concluded that for prevention of gas gangrene a proper surgical toilet and antibiotics at the time of injury were necessary and a smear examination might give a clue to early diagnosis.
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Authors | U S Udgaonkar, C A Dharmadhikari, R D Kulkarni, V Kulkarni, S G Pawar |
Journal | Journal of the Indian Medical Association
(J Indian Med Assoc)
Vol. 88
Issue 1
Pg. 8-10
(Jan 1990)
ISSN: 0019-5847 [Print] India |
PMID | 2362145
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Accidents, Traffic
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Female
- Gas Gangrene
(epidemiology, etiology, microbiology)
- Humans
- Incidence
- India
(epidemiology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating
(complications, etiology)
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