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Fournier's Gangrene: A report of one case.
Kim, Kyoung Hwan , Yoon, Yoe Dae
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology 1997;13(4):643-647

Department of Surgery, Eul ji Medical College, Korea.
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Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is a rare infection with high mortality rate. it consists of a mixed bacterial infectin of the skin, subcutaneous tissues and superficial fascia of the perinium and genitalia. Old patients especially with diabetes mellitus, alcoholism and maligancy are more affected. This disease requires prompt treatment: early diagnosis, broad spectrum antibiotic therapy, nutritional support and immediate extensive surgial debridement are necessary We report one case of Fournier's gangrene associated with diabetes mellitus.

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