Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe type of necrotizing soft tissue infection involving
the superficial fascia and subcutaneous tissues. Fournier gangrene, a type of necrotizing
fasciitis, affects the genitalia or perineum. Although a rare health condition, Fournier
gangrene can result in significant morbidity and unnecessary mortality following delay
in diagnosis and management. We provide a review of relevant presenting features to
aid diagnosis and allow timely surgical management of this serious infectious condition.
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Publication history
Published online: November 13, 2017
Accepted:
October 28,
2017
Received:
October 6,
2017
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Financial Disclosure: The authors declare that they have no relevant financial interests.
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