Fournier's Gangrene in a Diabetic Young Man

Authors

  • Soufiane Ennaciri Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fes, Morocco
  • Mustapha Ahsaini Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fes, Morocco
  • Moulay Hassan Farih Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fes, Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/UAOJ-3-117

Keywords:

Fournier’s gangrene, urinary tract disease, periurethral infections

Abstract

Fournier’s gangrene is a sometimes life-threatening form of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the genital, perineal, or perianal regions of the body. It is usually secondary to perirectal or periurethral infections associated with local trauma, operative procedures, or urinary tract disease.

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Published

2019-03-14

How to Cite

Soufiane Ennaciri, Mustapha Ahsaini, & Moulay Hassan Farih. (2019). Fournier’s Gangrene in a Diabetic Young Man. Urology and Andrology , 3(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.17140/UAOJ-3-117

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): Volume 3 Issue 1 2019

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