A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region
Abstract Background To describe the clinical characteristics and management for Fournier’s gangrene. Experience summary and literature references are provided for future treatment improvement. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the cases diagnosed with Fournier’s gangrene in our department from Jun...
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doaj-57c398b8c2354275bba827873d9bc5002020-11-25T03:44:05ZengBMCBMC Surgery1471-24822020-10-012011810.1186/s12893-020-00916-3A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal regionNan Zhang0Xin Yu1Kai Zhang2Tongjun Liu3General Surgery, Jilin University Second HospitalDepartment of Pediatrics, Jilin University First HospitalGeneral Surgery, Jilin University Second HospitalGeneral Surgery, Jilin University Second HospitalAbstract Background To describe the clinical characteristics and management for Fournier’s gangrene. Experience summary and literature references are provided for future treatment improvement. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the cases diagnosed with Fournier’s gangrene in our department from June 2016 to June 2019. Clinical data, including manifestation, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for Fournier’s gangrene were presented. Results There were 12 patients enrolled in this paper, with the average age of 60 years old. It showed a male predominance with male-to-female ratio of 6:1. The average of laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis (LRINEC) score was 10.1. Diabetes mellitus was the main predisposing disease. 11 patients received emergency debridement and 1 patient died of sepsis on the 2nd day after admission. The mortality rate was 8.3%. 6 cases developed complications, including sepsis, pneumonia, renal and heart failure. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) was applied in 10 cases, while the rest 1 received normal daily dressing changes because of fecal contamination. Flaps were utilized in 2 patients to cover the defect, including one with advancement flap and one with pudendal-thigh flap, while others received secondary suture, secondary healing, skin graft or combined management. No relapse was observed during the follow-up visits. Conclusions Fournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening infection that requires early diagnosis and surgery intervention. The predisposing disease, clinical manifestation and LRINEC score should be taken into comprehensive consideration, which is helpful for timely diagnosis. Moreover, further successful treatment depends on the aggressive debridement, broad-spectrum antibiotics therapy, wound management and closure choice.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00916-3Fournier’s gangreneNecrotizing fasciitisInfection |
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A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region |
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A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region |
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A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region |
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A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region |
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A retrospective case series of Fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region |
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retrospective case series of fournier’s gangrene: necrotizing fasciitis in perineum and perianal region |
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Abstract Background To describe the clinical characteristics and management for Fournier’s gangrene. Experience summary and literature references are provided for future treatment improvement. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the cases diagnosed with Fournier’s gangrene in our department from June 2016 to June 2019. Clinical data, including manifestation, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for Fournier’s gangrene were presented. Results There were 12 patients enrolled in this paper, with the average age of 60 years old. It showed a male predominance with male-to-female ratio of 6:1. The average of laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis (LRINEC) score was 10.1. Diabetes mellitus was the main predisposing disease. 11 patients received emergency debridement and 1 patient died of sepsis on the 2nd day after admission. The mortality rate was 8.3%. 6 cases developed complications, including sepsis, pneumonia, renal and heart failure. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) was applied in 10 cases, while the rest 1 received normal daily dressing changes because of fecal contamination. Flaps were utilized in 2 patients to cover the defect, including one with advancement flap and one with pudendal-thigh flap, while others received secondary suture, secondary healing, skin graft or combined management. No relapse was observed during the follow-up visits. Conclusions Fournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening infection that requires early diagnosis and surgery intervention. The predisposing disease, clinical manifestation and LRINEC score should be taken into comprehensive consideration, which is helpful for timely diagnosis. Moreover, further successful treatment depends on the aggressive debridement, broad-spectrum antibiotics therapy, wound management and closure choice. |
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