Fournier’s gangrene: ultrasonographic findings. Case report.
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Fournier Gangrene, Ultrasonography, TomographyAbstract
Fournier's gangrene represents a necrotizing fasciitis of polymicrobial etiology. Etiologically it has been described as an extension of a primary infectious focus of adjacent structures, in the perineal, perianal and genital region. This pathology presents a rapid progression and a high mortality rate, so its early diagnosis is essential in the approach. We present the case of a patient with Fournier's gangrene who was diagnosed based on ultrasound findings and treated surgically with a favorable outcome.
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