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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-12-01
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Series: | African Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00268-1 |