title: Diagnosis and treatment of gangrenous genitalia.
abstract: Genital gangrene most commonly results from periurethral infections that spread along the superficial fascial layers and produce overlying necrosis and gangrene. Gangrene is rapidly spreading and requires emergent, aggressive treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D004630:Emergencies; D005734:Gangrene / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012611:Scrotum; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013577:Syndrome