Abstract
A case of subcutaneous emphysema of the left thigh as the initial symptoms of a perforated cancer of the descending colon is presented The literature on the subject is briefly reviewed. The resemblance to nontraumatic gas gangrene, and the importance of early therapy is discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Colorectal Neoplasms / complications*
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Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis
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Intestinal Perforation / etiology
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Intestinal Perforation / surgery
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Middle Aged
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Subcutaneous Emphysema / diagnosis
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Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology*
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Subcutaneous Emphysema / therapy
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Thigh*