A case of Fournier's gangrene.
Fournier's gangrene of the scrotum is an uncommon condition. Its aetiology remains obscure. It has a potentially serious and possibly fatal outcome if not treated quickly and effectively. The following case history demonstrates that a combination of early surgical intervention and intravenous antibiotic therapy will substantially reduce morbidity and mortality.
D005734:Gangrene / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012611:Scrotum
D005839:Gentamicins; D008795:Metronidazole; D010400:Penicillin G