In 1883 Fournier<sup>20 Fournier J.A. Gangrene foudoyante de la verge Medecin Practique 1883 ;  4 : 589-597

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti</sup> described an idiopathic rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis of the penis and scrotum in five otherwise healthy young males. Since that time, approximately 750 additional cases of Fournier's gangrene have been reported in the literature. These additional descriptions have necessitated redefining the disease. In most cases of Fournier's gangrene, a cause can now be found. The age group affected ranges from infancy to old age. Fournier's gangrene has also been described in women.<sup>39 Smith G.L., Bunker C.B., Dinneen M.D. Fournier's gangrene Br J Urol 1998 ;  81 : 347-355  [cross-ref]

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti</sup> The syndrome is now recognized as a synergistic, polymicrobial, necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum, scrotum, and penis usually from genitourinary, colorectal, or idiopathic sources.<sup>3 Baskin L.S., Carroll P.R., Cattolica E.V. , e al. Necrotizing soft tissue infections of the perineum and genitalia Br J Urol 1990 ;  65 : 524-529  [cross-ref]

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti, 27 Laucks S.S. Fournier's gangrene Surg Clin North Am 1994 ;  74 : 1339-1352  [cross-ref]

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti, 33 Paty R., Smith A.D. Gangrene and Fournier's gangrene Urol Clin North Am 1992 ;  19 : 149-162

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti, 39 Smith G.L., Bunker C.B., Dinneen M.D. Fournier's gangrene Br J Urol 1998 ;  81 : 347-355  [cross-ref]

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