Fournier Gangrene with Preperitoneal Extension: A Rare Case Report
Fournier gangrene (FG) is a rare life-threatening infection j that can occasionally extend beyond the perineum into the retroperitoneal space. Preperitoneal involvement in female patients is extremely rare. We report a unique case of a 59-year-old female with FG, characterized by atypical preperiton...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Acute Care Surgery
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Acute Care Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://jacs.or.kr/upload/pdf/jacs-2025-15-1-34.pdf |
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| Summary: | Fournier gangrene (FG) is a rare life-threatening infection j that can occasionally extend beyond the perineum into the retroperitoneal space. Preperitoneal involvement in female patients is extremely rare. We report a unique case of a 59-year-old female with FG, characterized by atypical preperitoneal extension. Despite initial treatment failure, the patient recovered following emergency debridement, and targeted antibiotic therapy. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis, timely surgical intervention, and multidisciplinary care in managing atypical FG presentations in female patients. It emphasizes the need for prompt and aggressive management to improve survival in these rare instances. |
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| ISSN: | 2288-5862 2288-9582 |