Urologie pro praxi 3/2017
Fournier's gangrene
Fournier's gangrene is a very serious necrotizing fasciitis of external genitals and perianal area. It affects mostly weakened immunosuppressed patients and patients with comorbidities. As a treatment there is used radical surgical removal of necrosis, treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics, drainage and intensive care. It is important a very fast start. Authors describe a clinical case report.
Keywords: Fournier's gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis, therapy, bacteria.
