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Perineal necrotizing infection.

V Artigas1, J Serra, R Calabuig

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.

Current Surgery
|January 1, 1990
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Perineal necrotizing infection (PNI) is a severe mixed bacterial disease. Radical surgical debridement of all necrotic tissue is the recommended treatment for PNI.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Perineal necrotizing infection (PNI) is a severe condition with varied nomenclature.
  • Historically described by Fournier in 1883, its presentation is diverse.
  • PNI often originates from a perineal abscess or post-surgical complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical course and treatment outcomes of patients with PNI.
  • To propose a standardized term for this condition.
  • To emphasize the importance of surgical debridement in PNI management.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of nine patients with PNI.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, microbiological findings, and treatment interventions.

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  • Literature review to support proposed terminology and treatment guidelines.

    • Main Results:

    • PNI typically presented as a long-evolving perineal abscess or post-herniorrhaphy.
    • Mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria of colorectal origin were common isolates.
    • Wide surgical debridement and, in some cases, colostomy were employed.
    • Mortality was low (one of nine patients), primarily due to septic shock.

    Conclusions:

    • PNI is a uniform clinical entity in its course and treatment, despite varied etiology and presentation.
    • Radical surgical debridement is the cornerstone of effective PNI therapy.
    • The term "perineal necrotizing infection" is proposed for clarity and consistency.