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. 2009 May 26:3:7264.
doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-3-7264.

Fournier's gangrene in a patient after third-degree burns: a case report

Christos Iavazzo, Konstantinos Kalmantis, Vasiliki Anastasiadou, George Mantzaris, Vallantis Koumpis, Fotinie Ntziora

Fournier's gangrene in a patient after third-degree burns: a case report

Christos Iavazzo et al. J Med Case Rep. .

Abstract

Introduction: Fournier's gangrene is characterized by tissue ischemia leading to rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis.

Case presentation: We present the case of a patient with Fournier's gangrene after third-degree burns. Clinical manifestations, laboratory results and treatment options are discussed.

Conclusion: Fournier's gangrene is a surgical emergency. Although it can be lethal, it is still a challenging situation in the field of surgical infections.

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Fournier's gangrene. Swelling lesions on the scrotum and penis with edematous and irregular ulcer edges.
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