[Gas gangrene of the abdominal wall after cholecystectomy; recovery (author's transl)].

A patient, 50 years of age, underwent cholecystectomy for gallstones. 62 hours later the first symptoms of a clostridial infection of the abdominal wall could be observed. 8 hours later the re-operation was carried out. Three quarters of the muscles of the abdominal wall had to be removed, the peritoneum could be preserved. The patient recovered. One and a half year later pressure readings of the abdomen were taken.