Fournier's Gangrene: A report of one case
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
;
: 643-647, 1997.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Fournier's gangrene is a rare infection with high mortality rate. it consists of a mixed bacterial infectin of the skin, subcutaneous tissues and superficial fascia of the perinium and genitalia. Old patients especially with diabetes mellitus, alcoholism and maligancy are more affected. This disease requires prompt treatment early diagnosis, broad spectrum antibiotic therapy, nutritional support and immediate extensive surgial debridement are necessary We report one case of Fournier's gangrene associated with diabetes mellitus.
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Main subject:
Skin
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Mortality
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Nutritional Support
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Fournier Gangrene
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Subcutaneous Tissue
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Debridement
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Early Diagnosis
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Alcoholism
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Genitalia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
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