Title: Aetiopathological Study of Fournier’s Gangrene and Its Management
Authors: Prof. (Dr) Braja Mohan Mishra, Dr Sandeep Mishra, Dr Dibyajyoti Das
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i11.157
Abstract
Introduction: Fournier’s Gangrene is an acute fulminating cellulitis of the scrotum which develops suddenly and often without any apparent cause. Fournier’s Gangrene is a surgical emergency and can be managed by prompt diagnosis along with immediate debridement of involved necrotic tissue and institution of appropriate antibiotics therapy.
Materials & Method: A Observational Prospective study done in VIMSAR, Burla, from nov. 2017 to oct. 2019. Total number of patient taken was 40.
Discussion: Aggressive surgical debridement following initial resuscitation with IV fluids, Proper antibiotics, analgesic can decrease the mortality of the disease.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis and prompt and better management of this emergency condition was undertaken so as to reduce the mortality and morbidity of this serious condition to a minimum.
Keywords: Fournier’s Gangrene, Debridement.
