title: Fournier's gangrene. Case report.
abstract: Fournier's gangrene is a condition marked by fulminant polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis of the urogenital and perineal areas. We present a patient with Fournier's gangrene and describe the physical examination and bedside sonographic findings. These findings can assist in the evaluation of patients with concerning symptoms so there can be timely administration of antibiotics and specialist consultation when necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Ultrasound Division, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital, New York, USA. tsaul@chpnet.org.
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Matilsky
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Ultrasound Division, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Resa E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Lewiss
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Whalen
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Ultrasound Division, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Turandot
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Saul
mesh_terms: D018934:Fournier Gangrene / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012611:Scrotum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography