Scrotal necrosis to total de-gloving injury of the male genitalia: an experience from Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

Two patients with very different aetiologies of their genital injuries are presented: one lost his scrotal skin as a result of Fournier’s gangrene, the other experienced complete denudation of scrotal and penile skin plus the amputation of his glans penis through an agricultural machinery. The placement of denuded gonads in thigh pouches and delayed skin grafting provide safe treatment options in a low budget setting of a Sub-Saharan country.

Keywords

• Fournier’s gangrene, genital trauma, de-gloving injury, Sub-Saharan Africa