title: [Clinical evaluation and therapeutic strategy in necrotizing fasciitis or Fournier's syndrome. 2 case reports].
abstract: Fournier's syndrome or necrotizing fasciitis is a rare infection with high mortality rate. Old patients especially with diabetes mellitus, liver and renal failure are more affected. This disease requires prompt treatment: early diagnosis, antibiotic therapy, nutritional support and immediate extensive surgical debridement are necessary. Two clinical cases are presented.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile, Ovada, Alessandria.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: La Ganga
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arata
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Montobbio
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gianotti
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004322:Drainage; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D018934:Fournier Gangrene / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: Valutazione clinica e strategia terapeutica della fascite necrosante o sindrome di fournier. Presentazione di due casi clinici.