EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS IN MENINGOCOCCEMIA-INDUCED PURPURA FULMINANS

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作者
GENOFF, MC
HOFFER, MM
ACHAUER, B
FORMOSA, P
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[1] RANCHO LOS AMIGOS MED CTR,CHILDRENS ORTHOPED SERV,DEPT HLTH SERV,7601 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY,DOWNEY,CA 90242
[2] UNIV CALIF IRVINE,DEPT ORTHOPED,IRVINE,CA 92717
[3] UNIV CALIF IRVINE,DEPT PLAST SURG,IRVINE,CA 92717
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10.1097/00006534-199205000-00015
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
Six children with meningococcemia-induced purpura fulminans were followed. Five of the six required amputations of 14 limb segments. Eight of these amputations required revisions to higher levels.
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