A clinical study on fournier’s gangrene

Abstract

Aims and objectives: Fournier’s gangrene is a life threatening condition Is a synergistic infectious disease with necrotizing fasciitis of perineum, scrotum and penis. This study was conducted to evaluate the risk factors, bacteriology of infection, extent of involvement, management and prognosis. Methods: Prospective cohort study conducted in Department of General surgery, Govt General Hospital, Ongole, during the period of October 2017 to September 2020 were evaluated . Results :Patients diagnosed as fournier ‘s gangrene were studied in Govt General Hospital Ongole. Diabetes and alcoholism are the common risk factors . Diagnosis is mainly by clinical examination. Most of the cases presented between 48 hrs to 1 week. Radical debridement, antibiotic therapy follow up debridements are needed. FGSI score is helpful in evaluating prognosis. Mortality is high.