A case of Fournier's gangrene necessitating total penectomy

Can J Urol. 2015 Dec;22(6):8108-11.

Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is an uncommon necrotizing infection affecting the genital and perineal area. Penile involvement in particular is rare owing to its rich vascular supply. In this report, we document a case of Fournier's gangrene involving penile and urethral tissue requiring multiple debridements resulting in significant penile deformity and a non-healing wound. Eventually, the patient underwent penectomy and perineal urethrostomy creation. In this case, penectomy and perineal urethrostomy provide a functional outcome for highly refractory and complex patients with Fournier's gangrene involving penile tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Debridement
  • Fournier Gangrene / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ostomy
  • Penile Diseases / surgery*
  • Penis / surgery*
  • Urethral Diseases / surgery*