[Fournier's gangrene secondary to anorectal trauma]

Actas Urol Esp. 1994 Apr;18(4):302-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Fournier's Gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive necrotizing fasciitis affecting the male scrotum and perineum, highly uncommon in paediatric patients. Initially considered as an idiopathic disease, it is frequently found associated to debilitating diseases or in immunocompromised patients. Prognosis is more favourable in children than in adults and is dependent of an early diagnosis and a rapid institution of the appropriate medical and surgical therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anal Canal / injuries*
  • Fasciitis / etiology*
  • Gangrene / etiology
  • Genital Diseases, Male / etiology
  • Genital Diseases, Male / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Necrosis / etiology
  • Perineum / pathology*
  • Scrotum / pathology*
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications