Extensive Fournier’s Gangrene Due to Delayed Management of Perianal Abscess in Uncontrolled Diabetes: A Case Report
Fournier’s gangrene is a rapidly spreading gangrene predominantly affecting the genital and perianal region. It has the highest mortality and is more common in immunocompromised and diabetic patients. Poorly controlled diabetes is one of the common risk factors for Fournier’s gangrene. Delayed diagn...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Diabetology |
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Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/jodb/fulltext/2024/15030/extensive_fournier_s_gangrene_due_to_delayed.10.aspx |