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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Main Authors: Jayabal Pandiaraja, Arumugam Shalini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-07-01
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