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MedicinaBackground and Objectives: The therapeutic management of Fournier’s gangrene involves the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and adequate surgical debridement; however, the overall mortality rate remains high globally.
Chienhsiu Huang, Lichen Lin, Tiju Tang
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Complex Perianal Fistulas: A Case Series
International Wound Journal, Volume 23, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Complex perianal fistulas are difficult to treat because of high recurrence rates and the need to preserve sphincter function. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) improves healing in complex wounds, but its role in perianal fistula surgery is not well defined. This case series evaluated the feasibility, safety and early clinical outcomes of
Ariella Edina Kondor +6 more
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Fournier's Gangrene in a Case of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia during ATRA Therapy [PDF]
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research, 2011 Introduction: Fournier's gangrene or necrotizing fasciitis of external genitalia is a medical emergency. It was reported in cases of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) before and during induction therapy with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA).We present a ...
Nasim Valizadeh
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NURSE'S ROLE IN CARING FOR A PATIENT WITH FOURNIER'S GANGRENE [PDF]
Journal of IMABFournier's gangrene is a life-threatening condition characterized by rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis, often leading to sepsis and multiple organ failure.
Mitko Imirski, Diana Paskaleva
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Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Volume 7, Issue 2, April–June 2026.The King Rail is a secretive marsh bird of conservation concern that has experienced population declines in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. We identified locations where conservation efforts may be beneficial and suggest actions that could increase King Rail populations.
Dustin E. Brewer +7 more
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Caspase‐6 Controls Lipid and Energy Metabolism in Diet‐Induced Obesity
Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 21, 13 April 2026.This study reveals an unknown metabolic role of caspase‐6 beyond cell death. Caspase‐6 deficiency protects against HFD‐induced obesity by increasing energy expenditure, reducing inflammation, and improving glucose metabolism. Mechanistically, caspase‐6 cleaves PPARγ and SP1 to suppress ATGL expression.
Abhishek Gupta +7 more
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Scrotal Hirudiniasis: The Mysterious Migration of a Leech Into the Scrotum: A Case Report
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Hirudiniasis, or leech infestation, is a rare parasitic condition typically involving external skin or mucosal surfaces. We report a case of scrotal hirudiniasis, an 11 cm long leech discovered within the scrotal sac of a 15‐year‐old male.
Pranto Chakroborty, Md. Abdul Quadir
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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 +2 more
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Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.Hesperetin inhibits bleomycin‐induced idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by regulating gut microbiota and acetate and butyrate levels via the gut‐lung axis. ABSTRACT In the post‐epidemic and aging era, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has become one of the major diseases endangering human health.
Xia Meng +9 more
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Pattern of presentation and outcome of patients treated for Fournier’s gangrene at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Moshi, Tanzania [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal infective necrotizing fasciitis which affects the perineal and perianal regions as well as the external genitalia. This study aimed at evaluating the management of FG and
Mabula, Paschal +2 more
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