J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1978 Sep;13(3):483-487. 10.4055/jkoa.1978.13.3.483.

Nonclostridial Gas Producing Infection in the Diabetic

• Kim ID
• Lee SY
• Kwon KW
• Ro HG
• Ihin ZC

• KMID: 2460360
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1978.13.3.483

Abstract

Gas producing infection accompanied by evidence of subcutaneous gas usually are diagnosed as clostridial gas gangrene. The occurrence of nonclostridial gas producing infection is thought to be relatively rare. Two cases of nonclostridial gas producing infection simulating clostridial gas gangrene in diabetes occurred. Gram stains of pus at the time of admission can isolate the E-coli and streptococcus, and can distinguish these two entities. Chief conplaints were swelling, pain and tenderness of right lower extremity by infection. Multiple incisions to free the tissues of gas and pus and the administration of antibiotics are the treatment of choice.

MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Coloring Agents
Gas Gangrene
Lower Extremity
Streptococcus
Suppuration
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Coloring Agents