title: Reconstruction of Scrotal Sac and Penis with Biological Prosthesis and Vacuum Therapy.
abstract: Fournier's gangrene is a rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis, involving perineal, perianal, or genital regions, and it constitutes a true surgical emergency. Surgical excision of all necrotic tissue is required, and multiple debridements may be necessary to remove all nonviable tissue. After surgical intervention for debridement, reconstruction may be necessary. We present our experience in the treatment of tissue loss after Fournier's gangrene of genital and perianal regions with the use of biological mesh (derma porcine mesh) in association with vacuum-assisted closure therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Giuliani
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Colozzi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: de Santis
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Federico
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sista
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cianca
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Emilio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gentile
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Leardi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Gianfranco
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Amicucci