Fournier gangrene: rare complication of rectal cancer

Abstract

Fournier's Gangrene is a rare complication of rectal cancer. It's discovery is often delayed. It's incidence is about 0.3/100 000 populations in Western countries. We report a patient with peritoneal perforation of rectal cancer revealed by scrotal and perineal necrotizing fasciitis.

Keywords

• fournier´s gangrene
• rectal cancer
• complication