Fournier's Gangrene: Case Report

Ehab Ahmed

Abstract: Fourniers gangrene (FG) is defined as a life-threatening polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis affecting the genitalia and perineum. This report present a patient with Fourniers gangrene and describe the physical examination and CT scan finding together with the management and the postoperative follow-up. Early surgical intervention, haemodynamic support, intensive care monitoring and broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage, can reduce the mortality rate.

Keywords: Fourniers gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis, emergency medicine