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A rare clinical case of penile gangrene in a patient with chronic renal failure and diabetes mellitus

Urology Case Reports, 2019
We report here a case of penile gangrene due to penile calciphylaxis in a patient with diabetes mellitus and chronic renal failure. Initially the patient demonstrated dry gangrene of the glans penis, which turned to wet after partial amputation. The main
V.R. Dunev, N.H. Kolev, P.P. Genov
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Gas gangrene in mammals: a review

Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2020
Gas gangrene is a necrotizing infection of subcutaneous tissue and muscle that affects mainly ruminants and horses, but also other domestic and wild mammals. Clostridium chauvoei, C. septicum, C. novyi type A, C. perfringens type A, and C.
C. A. O. Júnior, R. Silva, F. Lobato, M. Navarro, F. Uzal   +4 more
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Fournier gangrene [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, 2015
Key Clinical MessageFournier gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing infection of the perineal and genital fascia, often polymicrobial. Severity is increased in older patients, diabetics and the immunocompromised. As in this case, the disease can have an indolent onset. Early recognition and aggressive treatment is important.
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Amentoflavone Attenuates Clostridium perfringens Gas Gangrene by Targeting Alpha-Toxin and Perfringolysin O

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020
Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) type A strains are the main cause of gas gangrene in humans and animals. Treatment of this lethal disease is limited, and the prognosis is not good.
Shui Liu, Xiao-fei Yang, Hong Zhang, Jian Zhang, Yong-lin Zhou, Tingting Wang, Naiyu Hu, Xuming Deng, Xiaoxue Bai, Jianfeng Wang   +9 more
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Treatment of Fournier's Gangrene With Vacuum-assisted Closure Therapy as Enhanced Recovery Treatment Modality

In Vivo, 2020
Background/Aim: Fournier's gangrene is an uncommon, but extremely serious condition of necrotizing, soft tissue infection. There is a great debate regarding the management of larger defects and wound closure, with various techniques being described in ...
A. Syllaios, S. Davakis, L. Karydakis, M. Vailas, N. Garmpis, E. Mpaili, E. Kyros, E. Felekouras, Alexandros Papalampros   +8 more
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THE EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON FAMILY'S ABILITY LEVEL IN GANGRENE WOUND CARE AT DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN TURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, LAMONGAN

Journal of Vocational Nursing, 2022
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus causes neuropathy and abnormalities in blood vessels that cause changes in the skin and muscles, making it easier for gangrene to occur.
Khotibul Umam, Mita Nur Habibah, Cherlys Tin Lutfiandini, Riris Medawati   +3 more
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Fournier’s Gangrene and Diabetic Ketoacidosis Associated with Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors: Life-Threatening Complications

The American journal of case reports, 2020
Patient: Female, 37-year-old Final Diagnosis: Diabetic ketoacidosis • Fournier’s gangrene Symptoms: Dysuria • pain Medication: Canagliflozin Clinical Procedure: Incision and drainage Specialty: Endocrinology and Metabolic • General and Internal Medicine ...
Kinjal Kasbawala, G. Stamatiades, S. Majumdar   +2 more
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Gangrene of penis in a patient with chronic kidney disease on dialysis

Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2020
Gangrene of the penis in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis is a rare occurrence. Such patients often have associated comorbidities such as type II diabetes mellitus and systemic hypertension.
Hussam Alzaarir, Abdellah Rizziki, Achraf Miry, Adnane Benzirar, Amal Bennani, Omar El Mahi   +5 more
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Who are you, Doctor Bianchon? On Honoré de Balzac's illness and death Leonid I. Dvoretsky

Клинический разбор в общей медицине, 2021
The paper explores clinical manifestations and the course of the disease in Honoré Balzac, the famous French writer. Interpretation of possible causes and the disease treatment is analyzed.
Leonid I. Dvoretsky
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Fournier’s Gangrene: Literature Review and Clinical Cases

Urologia internationalis, 2018
Background: Fornier gangrene is an extremely rare disease of the genitals. This disease is a result of the urogenital tract, anorectal area, and genital skin infections, appearing usually in immunocompromised patients with diabetes, obesity, and ...
S. A. Chernyadyev, M. Ufimtseva, I. Vishnevskaya, Y. Bochkarev, A. Ushakov, T. Beresneva, F. V. Galimzyanov, V. V. Khodakov   +7 more
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