Deep Dissecting Haematoma: A Frequent Cause of Necrosis in Elderly Patient
摘要
Deep dissecting haematoma (DDH) occurs on the lower legs after extensive bleeding in the potential space between skin and subcutaneous fat and along the fascia. lt is a rare condition, little known in the literature and by healthcare professionals, and is serious, potentially fatal. They occur in the majority of cases following trauma, however minor, and are very often a complication of dermatoporosis.