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An unusual case of spreading massive gangrene of the chest wall of spontaneous origin in a little infant is described. The case is discussed in the light of the existing knowledge.
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From the Department of Surgery, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur.
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Gupta, R.L. A case of spontaneous spreading gangrene on the chest wall. Indian J Pediatr 28, 490–493 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02756522
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