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  • Title: [A rare case of the extensive Fournier's gangrene developed in the course of a perianal abscess].
    Author: Bednarek M, Drozdz W.
    Journal: Przegl Lek; 2008; 65(9):410-2. PubMed ID: 19140392.
    Abstract:
    Fournier's gangrene is a rare necrotising fascitis of the perineum and genitals caused by mixture of aerobic and anaerobic microorganism. Despite appropriate therapy mortality in this disease is still high. We report a case of Fournier's syndrome which developed in the course of a perianal abscess. Due to the aggressive nature of this condition, early diagnosis is crucial. Treatment involves extensive soft tissue debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. The clinical applicability of the so called Fournier's gangrene severity index score (FGSIS) was discussed.
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