Fournier's Gangrene, Urological Emergency

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Paola L. Padilla
Daniela I Sánchez
José M. Zepeda
Felix Osuna
Giancarlo T. Ornelas
Flavio Ávalos

Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is a serious infection of the genital and perineal area, potentially fatal with a higher prevalence in males; It is considered a urological emergency, for which an opportune diagnosis is the norm. Patients present with systemic symptoms, genital discomfort, intense and penetrating pain in the perineoscrotal region. The prognosis is usually ominous, in most cases it is influenced by factors specific to the immunocompromised host, as well as by factors. The mortality rate is estimated to be 88%. A high index of diagnostic suspicion is essential, based on the accelerated progression of symptoms of an infectious process in the genital region, such as blisters, necrosis, and fetid lesions. The diagnosis of the disease focuses on laboratory and imaging studies. The basis of treatment is surgical intervention, in the same way the administration of antibiotics is recommended as soon as possible. Patients with a timely diagnosis who underwent debridement have a lower risk of mortality.

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Paola L. Padilla, Daniela I Sánchez, José M. Zepeda, Felix Osuna, Giancarlo T. Ornelas, & Flavio Ávalos. (2022). Fournier’s Gangrene, Urological Emergency . International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 2(2), 112–116. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v2-i2-06
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