Peripheral Gangrene Associated with Fulminating Meningococcal Septicaemia
- 1 June 1997
- journal article
- case report
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Vol. 22 (3) , 408-410
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0266-7681(97)80414-7
Abstract
We present a case of a 3-month-old boy presenting with fulminating meningococcal septicaemia associated with extensive peripheral gangrene requiring amputation of three limbs. The surgical management options and the role of early fasciotomy are discussed.Keywords
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