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Fournier's Gangrene: Case Report

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.5, No. 1)

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Page : 925-926

Keywords : Fourniers gangrene; necrotizing fasciitis; emergency medicine;

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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.

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