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Revista Médica Sinergia 2020; 5 (08)

Perineal necrotizing fasciitis

Rockbrand CLP, Koutsowris SS, Carrillo CA

Language: Spanish
References: 20
Page: 1-12
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ABSTRACT

Perineal necrotizing fasciitis, or Fournier gangrene, is a rare entity of high severity, progressive and with an important mortality rate. This pathology must be of interdisciplinary management where pharmacology and surgical therapy is covered. The following case presents a young adult with a history of paraplegia in septic shock related to a soft tissue infection in the perineal area, which is treated with antibiotic regimen plus early surgical debridement.


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