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Sweden | Medical Surgical | Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016 | Pages: 925 - 926
Fournier's Gangrene: Case Report
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
How to Cite?: Ehab Ahmed, "Fournier's Gangrene: Case Report", Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 925-926, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=NOV152936, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/NOV152936