RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia (Fournier's gangrene)
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 445
OP 448
VO 129
IS 5
A1 J. C. Nickel
A1 A. Morales
YR 1983
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/129/5/445.abstract
AB Necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia was first described 100 years ago. Although the mortality of this condition has generally been high, the last few years have seen dramatic therapeutic improvements. This paper details the treatment of necrotizing fasciitis in two patients and describes a plan of management, which includes early diagnosis, vigorous antibiotic treatment and radical debridement of the necrotic tissues, that should improve the prognosis of the condition.