Fourniers gangrene-A case report and literature review

Authors

  • A Agarwal College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan,
  • A Karmacharaya Department of Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan,
  • S Hirachan Department of Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan,
  • WK Belokar Department of Urology, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v7i3.6713

Keywords:

Fournier's gangrene, necrotizing fascitis, tissue, debridement, skin grafting

Abstract

Fournier’s gangrene(FG) is a rare, necrotising fasciitis of the genitals and perineum with occasional cranial extension to the abdominal wall caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. The complications of this synergistic infection are multiple organ failure and death. Due to the aggressive nature of this condition, early diagnosis is crucial. Treatment involves extensive soft tissue debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Despite appropriate therapy, mortality is high. We report a case of a gentleman who presented with gangrenous and necrotic penile, scrotal and perineal areas. Patient was successfully managed by extensive soft tissue debridement, broad spectrum antibiotics and skin grafting.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v7i3.6713

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2011, Vol-7, No-3, 62-67

 

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Published

2012-08-28

How to Cite

Agarwal, A., Karmacharaya, A., Hirachan, S., & Belokar, W. (2012). Fourniers gangrene-A case report and literature review. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 7(3), 62–67. https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v7i3.6713

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Resident Corner

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