Open Medicine (Dec 2019)

Fournier’s gangrene and intravenous drug abuse: an unusual case report and review of the literature

  • Zingaro Michele Del,
  • Boni Andrea,
  • Vermandois Jacopo Adolfo Rossi De,
  • Paladini Alessio,
  • Lepri Emanuele,
  • Ursi Pietro,
  • Cirocchi Roberto,
  • Turco Morena,
  • Gaudio Gianluca,
  • Nogara Andrea,
  • Mearini Ettore

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2019-0114
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 694 – 710

Abstract

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Fournier’s gangrene is a potentially fatal emergency condition characterized by necrotizing fasciitis and supported by an infection of the external genital, perineal and perianal region, with a rapid and progressive spread from subcutaneous fat tissue to fascial planes.

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