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Fournier's Gangrene: Clinical Characteristics in the Elderly

International Journal of Gerontology, 2014
Background: Fournier's gangrene is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening necrotizing soft tissue infection that affects the genitalia and perineum. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics of elderly patients with Fournier's ...
Jong-Ming Hsu, Marcelo Chen, Chu-Hao Weng, Jen-Shu Tseng   +3 more
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PREDISPOSITION FACTORS ANALYSIS FOR FOURNIER'S GANGRENE DEFECTS CLOSURE COMPLICATION

Jurnal Rekonstruksi dan Estetik, 2020
Highlights: • Fournier's gangrene remains a serious condition with a relatively high mortality rate. • Early identification of predisposing factors, combined with invasive and aggressive treatment approaches, is crucial in mitigating morbidity ...
Bayu Fasi Bermani, Sitti Rizaliyana, Ira Handriani   +2 more
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Fournier's gangrene in a patient after third-degree burns: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2009
Introduction Fournier's gangrene is characterized by tissue ischemia leading to rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis. Case presentation We present the case of a patient with Fournier's gangrene after third-degree burns.
Iavazzo Christos, Kalmantis Konstantinos, Anastasiadou Vasiliki, Mantzaris George, Koumpis Vallantis, Ntziora Fotinie   +5 more
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Fournier's gangrene and perianal abscess: Is there a common denominator?

Journal of Clinical Sciences, 2017
Fourniers gangrene is a genital catastrophe with significant morbidity and mortality. We present a 57 year old patient with fournier's gangrene and perianal abscess.
Ajibola Emmanuel Jeje, Bolaji O Mofikoya, Abisola E Oliyide   +2 more
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Case report: treatment of Fournier's gangrene of the shoulder girdle

Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
Fournier's gangrene is a rare, high-mortality infection that affects the subcutaneous tissue with rapidly progressive necrosis. The objective is to report a case of Fournier's gangrene involving the region of the shoulder girdle after closed fracture of ...
Nivaldo Cardozo Filho, Gyoguevara Patriota, Rodrigo Falcão, Roberto Maia, Gildásio Daltro, Daniel Alencar   +5 more
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Closure of the initial surgical wound resulting in successful treatment of a pediatric case of Fournier's gangrene: A case report

Urology Case Reports
Fournier's gangrene is a severe type of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the perineal and genital regions. Because of its rapid progression, Fournier's gangrene is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates.
Kohei Mori, Yutaka Shiono, Soichiro Shimura, Shuhei Hirano, Dai Koguchi, Masaomi Ikeda, Hideyasu Tsumura, Daisuke Ishii, Kazumasa Matsumoto   +8 more
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CHARACTERISTIC AND MANAGEMENT FOURNIER’S GANGRENE IN ARIFIN ACHMAD REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL OF RIAU PROVINCE

Jurnal Urologi Indonesia, 2020
Objective: To evaluate the characteristic and the management of Fournier’s gangrene. Material & Methods: We reviewed medical records of Fournier’s gangrene patients including age, etiology, invasion of bacteria, underlying disorders, clinical symptom ...
Zuhirman Zamzami, Indra Jaya, Muhammad Adan Yashar, Maria Zalena   +3 more
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A case of Fournier’s gangrene caused by Rothia dentocariosa

Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine, 2023
We report a case of Fournier's gangrene rescued by debridement. A 40-year-old male patient had a 2x2 cm draining ulcer and 1x2 cm necrotic area in the scrotum for about a month. The patient was diagnosed with Fournier's gangrene.
Taylan Önder, Sevil Alkan, Seyhan Tezcan   +2 more
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Fournier's gangrene [PDF]

, 1999
Fournier's gangrene is a rapidly progressive, necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal, genital or perianal regions. Despite increasing knowledge about aetiology, diagnostic procedures and treatment, the gangrene is still a destructive and potentially ...
Mensink, H. J.A., De Jong, I. J.; id_orcid, Pol, A. G., Groeneveld, A. E.   +3 more
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Massive necrotizing Fournier's gangrene

, 2021
Despite its rarity, Fournier's gangrene remains a potentially deadly disease. Rapid assessment and treatment is absolutely critical for patient survival.
Andrew George, Latha Ganti, Fernando Rivera-Alvarez   +2 more
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