Algorithm of rational approach to reconstruction in Fournier’s disease

Affiliations

Tripodi Domenico: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
Amabile Maria Ida: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
Gagliardi Federica: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
Frusone Federico: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
Varanese Marzia: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
De Luca Alessandro: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
Pironi Daniele: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
D’ Andrea Vito: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
Sorrenti Salvatore: Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, CAP 00161, Italy
Cannistrà Claudio: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bichat Claude-Bernard, Paris, France

Abstract

Fournier’s gangrene is a rare form of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the genital area up to the perineal region and sometimes the abdominal wall.