Fournier's gangrene - Case report and a brief review

Authors

  • Amr Y Arkoubi
  • Sajad Ahmad Salati

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.25.1.2015.129

Keywords:

Fournier’s gangrene ( FG), emergency, infection, mortality, co-morbidity, debridement

Abstract

Fournier’s gangrene is a serious condition with very high mortality. It is usually associated with various co- orbidities. Early diagnosis with multispecialty approach and aggressive management is the key to successful outcome. We successfully managed Fournier’s gangrene in a 32-year-old diabetic male. This case is reported and the condition is reviewed in the light of recent literature.

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2016-11-22

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Arkoubi AY, Salati SA. Fournier’s gangrene - Case report and a brief review. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016Nov.22 [cited 2026Mar.31];25(1):44-51. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/129

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