Citation

Iavazzo C, Kalmantis K, Anastasiadou V, Mantzaris G, Koumpis V, Ntziora F. J. Med. Case Reports 2009; 3.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group - BMC)

DOI

10.1186/1752-1947-3-7264

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Introduction. Fournier's gangrene is characterized by tissue ischemia leading to rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis. Case presentation. We present the case of a patient with Fournier's gangrene after third-degree burns. Clinical manifestations, laboratory results and treatment options are discussed.

CONCLUSION. Fournier's gangrene is a surgical emergency. Although it can be lethal, it is still a challenging situation in the field of surgical infections. © 2009 licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Language: en

Keywords

human; burn; male; aged; case report; suicide attempt; major depression; article; human tissue; priority journal; diarrhea; computer assisted tomography; fever; clinical examination; diabetes mellitus; anemia; debridement; wound healing; laboratory test; colonoscopy; ciprofloxacin; prostate hypertrophy; Escherichia coli; bacterium culture; skin discoloration; hepatosplenomegaly; human albumin; wound dressing; colon polyp; Fournier gangrene; polypectomy; povidone iodine; protein diet; scrotal pain