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Fournier gangrene historical perspective

Introduction

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 was first described in 1764 by Baurienne. The detailed description of Fournier gangrene was given by Jean Alfred Fournier, a French venereologist, in 1883.

Historical perspective

Historical perspective

  • Fournier gangrene was first described in 1764 by Baurienne.[1]
  • The detailed description of Fournier gangrene was given by Jean Alfred Fournier, a French venereologist, in 1883.[2]
References

References

  1. ↑ Nathan B (1998). “Fournier’s gangrene: a historical vignette”. Can J Surg. 41 (1): 72. PMC 3950066. PMID 9492752.
  2. ↑ Chennamsetty A, Khourdaji I, Burks F, Killinger KA (2015). “Contemporary diagnosis and management of Fournier’s gangrene”. Ther Adv Urol. 7 (4): 203–15. doi:10.1177/1756287215584740. PMC 4580094. PMID 26445600.