[Gas-forming infections of the extremities].
A variety of cases of gas-forming infections has been collected and the radiological appearances due to the gas formation are described. In the context of the clinical situation the development of gas gangrene can be distinguished from other gas-forming infections which are mostly due to B. coli or cellulitis due to anaerobic streptococci. In addition to describing the pathology and clinical course, the possible forms of treatment are discussed.