Scrotal reconstruction with pedicled gracilis muscle flap following Fournier’s gangrene: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Fournier’s gangrene is an acute soft tissue necrotizing infection involving the perineum and the external genitalia which can result in a major loss of the scrotal wall with exposure of the testicles. Reconstruction of such major defect is quite challenging; the use of pedicled g...

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Main Authors: Oluwatosin Stephen Ilori, David. A. Onilede, Ademola. A. Popoola, Olorunnisola O. Olatide, Chidi O. Ugwuoke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-12-01
Series:African Journal of Urology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00268-1