Korean J Urol.
1995 Feb;36(2):225-228.
Two Cases of the Fournier's Gangrene
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Seoul Eul ji General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Plastic Surgery, Seoul Eul ji General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Genitourinary gangrene is an uncommon, potentially lethal disorder characterized by the abrupt onset of a rapidly progressive necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by the synergistic action of various organisms that spread along fascial planes, causing subfascial soft tissue necrosis and destruction. Many factors, debilitating condition such as carcinoma, diabetes and alcoholism, contribute to the development and perpetuate the course of Fournier's gangrene. In our two cases , predisposing causes were as follow ; chronic liver disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic alcoholism, perianal abscess. The patients were hemodynamically unstable and extensive necrosis was noted. After aggressive debridement of the wound and triple antibiotic therapy, general condition became improved and then we performed split thickness skin grafts and the results of reconstructive surgery were satisfactory.
