title: Fournier gangrene.
abstract: Fournier gangrene is a rapidly progressive necrotizing infection of the perineal and genital fascia, often polymicrobial. Severity is increased in older patients, diabetics and the immunocompromised. As in this case, the disease can have an indolent onset. Early recognition and aggressive treatment is important.
authors.affiliation: Children's Emergency Department, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Paul O'Gorman Building Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS2 8BJ.
authors.forename: Nadiah
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Parry
keywords: Diabetes; fournier gangrene; necrotizing fasciitis; urological emergencies
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