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Medical Malpractice Insights: A Rare Presentation – Groin pain? Nec fasc? Diabetes? Appendicitis?

EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Sepsis is diagnosed and antibiotics started for the first time. High level amputation is considered, but she dies of sepsis and multiorgan failure on hospital day 7. It reveals a 7.5 cm abscess in the R thigh and retro-cecal appendicitis with retro-peritoneal perforation. An I & D of the thigh produces foul-smelling pus.

Documentation/Coding

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases

Case Report: A Rare, Urgent Testicular Complication

ACEP Now

MAY 4, 2023

He had presented to urgent care for the same complaint a week before, but did not seek follow-up at an ED despite their recommendation. Early treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is essential to prevent sepsis and preserve testicular function. Some patients will end up with orchiectomy.

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Urgent Care Ultrasounds Sepsis Emergency Department

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Medical Malpractice Insights: A Rare Presentation – Groin pain? Nec fasc? Diabetes? Appendicitis?

Case Report: A Rare, Urgent Testicular Complication

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