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Gangrena di Fournier: la nostra esperienza su dieci casi.
- Source :
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Urologia Journal . 2008, Vol. 75 Issue 2, p113-115. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Fournier's gangrene, described for the first time by Alfred Jean Fournier in 1883, is a very uncommon disease. It is characterized by an acute process of cellulites and necrotizing fasciitis of the external genitalia, perineum and abdominal wall; its mortality rate is about 30-50%. We retrospectively reviewed 10 patients affected by Fournier's gangrene admitted to our Department of Urology from 1997 to 2006. At a mean follow-up of 37 months (range 0-108) 7 patients are alive and disease free, 1 patient is alive bearing the signs of the gangrene, and 2 patients died because of the disease complications. We have noted that patients' survival depends on early intervention and extremely aggressive approach: The combination of these factors with antibiotic therapy and supportive care have made this disease treatable and curable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- Italian
- ISSN :
- 03915603
- Volume :
- 75
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Urologia Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35898537
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/039156030807500210