Fournier's gangrene: Risk factors and strategies for management

Yanar H., Taviloglu K., Ertekin C., Guloglu R., Zorba U., Cabioglu N., ...More

WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.30, no.9, pp.1750-1754, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00268-005-0777-3
  • Journal Name: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1750-1754
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The prognosis of Fournier's gangrene (FG) depends on early diagnosis and management. In this study, our objective was to identify the distinct features of FG that may influence the clinical outcome.