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Presentation and Diagnosis of Fournier Gangrene
Bryan B Voelzke1, Judith C Hagedorn1
1Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
Abstract:
Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe type of necrotizing soft tissue infection involving the superficial fascia and subcutaneous tissues. Fournier gangrene, a type of necrotizing fasciitis, affects the genitalia or perineum. Although a rare health condition, Fournier gangrene can result in significant morbidity and unnecessary mortality following delay in diagnosis and management. We provide a review of relevant presenting features to aid diagnosis and allow timely surgical management of this serious infectious condition.
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