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T Gerstenberg

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Anaerobic, non-clostridial fasciitis and myonecrosis of the abdominal wall. Pure anaerobic infection originating from neglected inflammation of an urachal remnant.

A pure anaerobic infection of the abdominal wall of a 40-year-old man is described. The infection originated from an urachal remnant. Seven different bacterial strains were isolated. Even though no clostridia were involved, the infection caused extensive necrosis of the abdominal wall including both fascia and muscles.

Abdominal Muscles

Spontaneous non-aneurysmal rupture of the renal pedicle artery due to acute vasculitis in polyartheritis nodosa--with survival.

The first published case is presented of survival following a ruptured renal artery due to acute vasculitis in polyarteritis nodosa (PAN). Spontaneous, massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage was the presenting symptom in this case. Emergency nephrectmoy was carried out as a life-saving procedure. Postoperative studies revealed that only the kidneys and joints were involved in the disease.

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