Fournier's gangrene: non-clostridial gas gangrene of the perineum and diabetes mellitus.
Three successfully managed cases of Fournier's gangrene, all with diabetes, are reported. A simple bacteriological classification is offered and the importance of diabetes mellitus as a predisposing factor is stressed.
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D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010502:Perineum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery