Aceves QCA, Villanueva SE, Taracena PS

Language: Spanish
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Page: 268-269
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Fournier's gangrene is a polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis of proctologic origin, with up to 50% mortality rates. Clinical case: a 70-year-old male presents with scrotal pain and enlargement. On admission in shock, resuscitation was started, and antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement were initiated. Conclusion: it is essential to have a high index of suspicion to make the diagnosis and initiate medical and surgical treatment to improve the patient's prognosis, requiring an average of 3.5 debridements per patient.

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