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Founier's gangrene |
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Founier's gangrene A fulminant subcutaneous bacterial infection of the genital and anorectal regions, characterized by necrosis–cellulitis, fasciitis, myositis rapid progression, severe systemic toxicity, lack of suppuration; most
Pts are ♂, ± age 50 Etiology Periurethritis with urine extravastion, postsurgery, postinstrumentation, septic injection in dorsal vein of penis Underlying diseases DM, IVDA, CA Clinical Systemic toxicity, urinary retention, abdominal
discomfort, regional necrosis, fever, leukocytosis Treatment Debridement, broad-spectrum antibiotics Controversial therapies High-dose prednisone, hyperbaric oxygen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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