title: Rectal diversion without colostomy in Fournier's gangrene.
abstract: Fournier's gangrene is a potentially fatal necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineum and genital area. The usual treatment includes prompt surgical debridement and, in many cases, a diverting colostomy. We present two cases of Fournier's gangrene that were treated with extensive local debridement and rectal diversion with a new device for faecal matter management, avoiding the need for a colostomy.
authors.affiliation: Surgery Hospital de Mataró, Cerretra de Cirera s/n, Barcelona, Spain. oestrada@csdm.cat
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Estrada
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Del Bas
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Salvans
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hidalgo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003646:Debridement; D004766:Enterostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D018934:Fournier Gangrene / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010502:Perineum; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D012611:Scrotum