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The diagnosis and management of Fournier's gangrene
Author(s) -
Brown Andrew,
Coull Nadine
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.683
Subject(s) - gangrene , perineum , scrotum , medicine , fournier gangrene , general surgery , sepsis , surgery , dermatology , intensive care medicine , necrotising fasciitis , fasciitis
Fournier's gangrene is a life‐threatening condition and, although rare, should be considered in anyone with painful swelling of the scrotum or perineum with features of sepsis. In this article the author discusses risk factors, diagnosis and management of Fournier's gangrene and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.