Massive Necrotizing Fournier's Gangrene

Authors

Fernando Rivera-Alvarez, HCA HealthcareFollow
Andrew George, Brown UniversityFollow
Latha Ganti, HCA HealthcareFollow

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Osceola Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

4-25-2021

Keywords

Fournier's gangrene, Necrotizing infections

Disciplines

Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Emergency Medicine | Male Urogenital Diseases | Urology

Abstract

Despite its rarity, Fournier's gangrene remains a potentially deadly disease. Rapid assessment and treatment is absolutely critical for patient survival. We present herein a classic case of Fournier's gangrene in an older male with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension, including ultrasonographic and computed tomography imaging. The necrotizing infection involved the patient's entire scrotum and spread to the perineum as well, necessitating scrotectomy, and partial colostomy in addition to extensive debridement and skin grafting.

Publisher or Conference

Urology Case Reports

Recommended Citation

Rivera-Alvarez F, George A, Ganti L. Massive necrotizing Fournier's gangrene. Urol Case Rep. 2021;38():101689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101689