title: [A rare case of the extensive Fournier's gangrene developed in the course of a perianal abscess].
abstract: Fournier's gangrene is a rare necrotising fascitis of the perineum and genitals caused by mixture of aerobic and anaerobic microorganism. Despite appropriate therapy mortality in this disease is still high. We report a case of Fournier's syndrome which developed in the course of a perianal abscess. Due to the aggressive nature of this condition, early diagnosis is crucial. Treatment involves extensive soft tissue debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. The clinical applicability of the so called Fournier's gangrene severity index score (FGSIS) was discussed.
authors.affiliation: II Katedra Chirurgii Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Kraków.
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bednarek
authors.forename: Włodzimierz
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Drozdz
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001003:Anal Canal; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D018934:Fournier Gangrene / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011349:Proctitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D035583:Rare Diseases
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents