Differentiating Fournier gangrene from other diseases
Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[1]; Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Fournier gangrene is caused by mixed aerobic and anaerobic organisms which normally exist below the pelvic diaphragm in the perineum and genitalia.[1][2]
Differentiating Fournier gangrene from Other Diseases
Differentiating Fournier gangrene from Other Diseases
Fournier gangrene must be differentiated from other diseases that cause pain, swelling, erythema, discharge and raised temperature (fever) such as:[3][4]
References
References
- ↑ Eke N (2000). “Fournier’s gangrene: a review of 1726 cases”. Br J Surg. 87 (6): 718–28. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2168.2000.01497.x. PMID 10848848.
- ↑ Thwaini A, Khan A, Malik A, Cherian J, Barua J, Shergill I, Mammen K (2006). “Fournier’s gangrene and its emergency management”. Postgrad Med J. 82 (970): 516–9. PMID 16891442.
- ↑ Fournier’s gangrene https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fournier-gangrene (2016) Accessed on October 12, 2016
- ↑ Mallikarjuna MN, Vijayakumar A, Patil VS, Shivswamy BS (2012). “Fournier’s Gangrene: Current Practices”. ISRN Surg. 2012: 942437. doi:10.5402/2012/942437. PMC 3518952. PMID 23251819.
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