Necrotizing fasciitis of the thigh due to a secondary aortoduodenal fistula.

Secondary aortoenteric fistula is an iatrogenic complication after aortic reconstructive surgery presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding and/or infectious symptoms. Infrequently, it may manifest with nonspecific and atypical clinical signs. We present a case of necrotizing fasciitis of the thigh complicating secondary aortoduodenal fistula, diagnosed with CT-scan.

[Complications of Meckel's diverticulum. Report of 42 cases].

Aim: Our aim was to report the main complications of the Meckel's diverticulum.

Methods: Our retrospective study concerns 42 cases of complicated Meckel's diverticulum, collected during one period of 18 active years from January 1988 to December 2005. The yearly impact is 2,33 cases/year.