Fournier gangrene (manifestation of anogenital necrotizing fasciitis)
Török, L.; Ficsor, E.
Orvosi Hetilap 137(43): 2417-2419
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 8992439 Document Number: 467774
In connection with a typical case, clinical features of genitaly extended Fournier gangrene--its pathogenic factors and the standpoints of treatment--are demonstrated. This infection of foudroyant nature, going on with significant mortality is held to be a characteristic form of necrotizing fasciitis, constituting main manifestation of toxic shock-like syndrome. Attention is drawn to the fact, that in case of internal diseases, predisposing factors respectively-even by adequate therapy-outcome of the infection may be lethal nowadays as well.