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‘FOURNIER’S GANGRENE’ - PROMPTNESS AND PERSEVERANCE ALONE CAN COUNTER IT!

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Dr. Guru Prasad, Dr. Sai Sabhari . S , Dr. Pratheep Karthick, Dr. Prashanth Murukesan
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.14.2024.2772-2789

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Background: Fournier’s gangrene is a rapidly spreading fulminant form of infective necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal, genital, and perianal regions. Even though it commonly affects men, but women may also be affected rarely. Material/Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of the management of 16 cases of Fournier’s gangrene, diagnosed from among the general surgery patients over a period of two years from June 2021 to June 2023. All patients with Fournier’s gangrene underwent a thorough surgical debridement of the necrotic tissues. A few required serial debridements. They were started on high grade antibiotics with coverage for anaerobes.

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