[Clinical evaluation and therapeutic strategy in necrotizing fasciitis or Fournier's syndrome. 2 case reports]

Minerva Chir. 1995 Oct;50(10):929-32.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Fournier's syndrome or necrotizing fasciitis is a rare infection with high mortality rate. Old patients especially with diabetes mellitus, liver and renal failure are more affected. This disease requires prompt treatment: early diagnosis, antibiotic therapy, nutritional support and immediate extensive surgical debridement are necessary. Two clinical cases are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Drainage
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / diagnosis
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / mortality
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / therapy*
  • Fournier Gangrene / diagnosis
  • Fournier Gangrene / mortality
  • Fournier Gangrene / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis