Presentation and Diagnosis of Fournier Gangrene - 11/04/18
Doi : 10.1016/j.urology.2017.10.031
Bryan B. Voelzke * 
, Judith C. Hagedorn
, Judith C. Hagedorn Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
*Address correspondence to: Bryan Voelzke, M.D., M.S., Harborview Medical Center, Box 359868, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98109.Harborview Medical CenterBox 359868, 325 9th AveSeattleWA98109
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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