Case Reports
Meleney’s Gangrene following laparoscopic appendicectomy managed with tailor-made surgical approach
Authors:
Kasun Gunathilaka ,
Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, LK
Nilupul Supun,
Teaching Hospital, Anurdhapura, LK
Sudesh Buddhika,
Teaching Hospital, Anurdhapura, LK
Mangala Kulasekera
Teaching Hospital, Anurdhapura, LK
Abstract
Meleney’s gangrene is necrotizing fasciitis of anterior abdominal wall. It is a known but rare complication of laparoscopic surgeries. Few cases have reported in association with laparoscopic appendicectomy. We describe a case of Meleney’s gangrene developed following laparoscopic appendicectomy of a 46-year old female. The challenges in management overcame successfully with a tailor-made surgical approach in low resource setting.
How to Cite:
Gunathilaka, K., Supun, N., Buddhika, S. and Kulasekera, M., 2023. Meleney’s Gangrene following laparoscopic appendicectomy managed with tailor-made surgical approach. Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 17(1), pp.88–91. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v17i1.7740
Published on
01 May 2023.
Peer Reviewed
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