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A case of Fournier gangrene with anterior abdominal wall involvement and multiorgan dysfunction

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This case report highlights a case of fulminant scrotal swelling extending up to the umbilicus in the anterior abdominal wall with features of multiorgan dysfunction. This patient presented to our center with swelling and a fever of one-week duration. A vigorous resuscitation was carried out in this patient followed by early surgical intervention and subsequent management by repeat surgeries and delayed reconstruction by thigh flaps and split skin grafting. The early diagnosis of Fournier followed by resuscitation and early surgical intervention helps in good outcome.

Source: Journal of Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences.

DOI: 10.4103/jdrntruhs.jdrntruhs_162_23

Authors: Chandan Sinha, Surjeet Dwivedi

Institution: Command Hospital Air Force

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7214158938

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