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Use of NPTWi in Fournier's gangrene

2013

Aim: Fournier's gangrene (FG) is defined as a fulminant form of infective necrotizing fascitis of the perineal, genital or perianal regions. Even with appropriate treatment approaches, mortality is high as 4 to 67%. There have been many advances in management of Fournier gangrene including use of vacuum assisted closure and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Methods: a 72 y.o. male with swelling, redness, pain on palpating and necrosis of the penis, scrotum and perineal area including the perianal area, with diabetes mellitus type II, previous non Hodgkin lymphoma recent surgery for perianal fistula, was admitted in our clinic. Because of the extensive involvement of the anus and its sphincter was …