Penile preservation with subcutaneous transposition during F

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Penile preservation with subcutaneous transposition during Fournier's gangrene - Urology Case Report

Sep 26, 2017138 views

Fournier's Gangrene is a lethal form of infective necrotizing fasciitis affecting the genital, perianal and perineal area.The infection is known to rapidly progress to sepsis and death and is categorized as a urologic emergency. A 50-year-old male with past medical history of diabetes mellitus presented with extensive Fournier’s Gangrene. He had a wide-spread area of involvement and the wound vacuum placement involved the entirety of the phallus.This article describes a surgical technique where the penis can be diverted from the site of the wound to allow for more secure wound vacuum placement and future reconstructive options...

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