[Clinical evaluation and therapeutic strategy in necrotizing fasciitis or Fournier's syndrome. 2 case reports].
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.
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Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile, Ovada, Alessandria.
Arata
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Montobbio
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Gianotti
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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
Valutazione clinica e strategia terapeutica della fascite necrosante o sindrome di fournier. Presentazione di due casi clinici.