Fournier's gangrene - Case report and a brief review
Keywords:
Fournier’s gangrene ( FG), emergency, infection, mortality, co-morbidity, debridementAbstract
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.References
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