| Literature DB >> 29146218 |
Bryan B Voelzke1, Judith C Hagedorn2.
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe type of necrotizing soft tissue infection involving the superficial fascia and subcutaneous tissues. Fournier gangrene, a type of necrotizing fasciitis, affects the genitalia or perineum. Although a rare health condition, Fournier gangrene can result in significant morbidity and unnecessary mortality following delay in diagnosis and management. We provide a review of relevant presenting features to aid diagnosis and allow timely surgical management of this serious infectious condition.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29146218 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.10.031
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urology ISSN: 0090-4295 Impact factor: 2.649