Diagnosis and Management of Fournier’s Gangrene

Augustyna Gogoj; Matthew Kaag

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-98497-1_149

Diagnosis and Management of Fournier’s Gangrene

Augustyna Gogoj
, Matthew Kaag

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Fournier’s gangrene is a necrotizing infection of the genitals that requires emergent management with broad-spectrum antibiotics, aggressive surgical debridement, and appropriate supportive care for an often septic patient. This chapter discusses the diagnosis and management of Fournier’s gangrene with discussion of antibiotic choice and decision-making surrounding urinary and fecal diversion.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery
Subtitle of host publication	A Practical Guide
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	609-612
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319984971
ISBN (Print)	9783319984964
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98497-1_149
State	Published - Jan 1 2019

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General Medicine

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