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Ulcerative and Cytomegalovirus Colitis Associated with Fournier's Gangrene: A Case Report.
Middle East J Dig Dis
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Department of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Fournier gangrene is a rare but severe complication of ulcerative colitis, characterized by necrotizing fasciitis affecting the genital and perineal regions. We present a case of a 53-year-old man with a history of ulcerative colitis and cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis who developed Fournier gangrene, an exceptionally uncommon occurrence in this patient population. The patient initially presented with intense pain, swelling, and skin discoloration in the genital area, accompanied by systemic symptoms, including fever.
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Department of Cardiology-Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Care, Prevention and Cardiovascular Recovery, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Diabetes is a complex global healthcare burden involving multiple organ systems with its prevalence on the rise. SGLT2 inhibitors enhance glucose excretion. The objective of our literature review was to determine the association between cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) and the use of SGLT2 inhibitors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe importance of providing sterile wound culture before wound closure in Fournier's gangrene.
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January 2025
Department of Urology, Basaksehir Çam Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index and Charlson Comorbidity Index Predict Mortality, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and Length of Hospital Stay in Patients With Fournier's Gangrene: An Analysis of 264 Consecutive Patients.
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Urology, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, USA.
Introduction Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis. The Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI), in conjunction with the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), has been used as a mortality predictor during hospitalization. Patients with diabetes have also been shown to be at an increased risk for the development of FG.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReconstruction Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with a Cotton Filler for Fixation of Male Genital Skin Grafts in Cases of Fournier's Gangrene.
J Nippon Med Sch
January 2025
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Nippon Medical School Hospital.
The reliable engraftment of skin grafts into areas with complex shapes can be challenging. Here, we report a case of successful fixation of a genital skin graft using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with RENASYS Cotton Filler. A 44-year-old male with no relevant medical history underwent split-thickness skin grafting for a genital skin defect caused by Fournier's gangrene.
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