Acta clinica Croatica
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Acta clinica Croatica · Dec 2010
Review Case ReportsManagement of fournier's gangrene: case report and literature review.
A 65-year-old man was referred to our department with clinical signs of septic shock and necrotizing soft tissue infection of the scrotal, perianal and right inguinal region. Initial presentation was a typical Fournier's gangrene. Because of the life-threatening condition, the initial treatment was extensive removal of necrotic tissue. ⋯ Although rare, it remains a life-threatening disease. Rapid and accurate diagnosis remains the key component in achieving successful outcome. Early aggressive surgical intervention together with fluid, hemodynamic and nutritional support and broad-spectrum antibiotics is the essential management to reduce mortality.