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We report an interesting case of necrotizing pancreatitis due to Clostridium perfringens in an elderly man who came to the hospital with complaints of severe abdominal pain. The infection further… Click to show full abstract
We report an interesting case of necrotizing pancreatitis due to Clostridium perfringens in an elderly man who came to the hospital with complaints of severe abdominal pain. The infection further worsened with the dissemination to other internal organs. The patient did not show any improvement despite intensive care and treatment. This emphasizies the fact that early diagnosis and appropriate treatment would reduce the morbidity associated with necrotizing pancreatitis.
Keywords:
pancreatitis;
clostridium perfringens;
necrotizing pancreatitis;
perfringens bacterial;
bacterial pathogen
Journal Title: Anaerobe
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Anaerobe
Year Published: 2017
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