[Idiopathic scrotal gangrene. Report of 2 cases].
The literature on the etiology, clinical features and treatment of idiopathic gangrene of scrotum or Fournier's gangrene is briefly reviewed. Two cases that had been treated at the urological services of the 10 de Octubre teaching hospital in Havana (Cuba) are described, with special reference to treatment of this uncommon disease entity by drainage and surgical debridement of the compromised area and antibiotic therapy.
Iturralde Codina
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Hospital Facultad Clínico Quirúrgico 10 de Octubre, I.S.C.M.-H Habana, Cuba.
D005734:Gangrene; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology*
Gangrena escrotal idiopática. A propósito de 2 casos.