Open AccessFournier gangrene
Author(s) -
Parry Nadiah
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.186
Subject(s) - medicine , gangrene , fascia , fournier gangrene , sex organ , surgery , dermatology , fasciitis , biology , genetics , necrotising fasciitis
Key Clinical Message Fournier gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing infection of the perineal and genital fascia, often polymicrobial. Severity is increased in older patients, diabetics and the immunocompromised. As in this case, the disease can have an indolent onset. Early recognition and aggressive treatment is important.