Journal article
Management of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (Fournier's Gangrene) and Surgical Reconstruction of Debridement Wound Defects
Urologic clinics of North America, Vol.49(3), pp.467-478
08/01/2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2022.04.008
Abstract
In this article, the authors discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and mechanism of spread of necrotizing soft-tissue infections of the genitalia, including classification schemas. The authors then discuss the acute clinical management of the disease, including suggestions for ways to improve surgical debridements (such that eventual reconstructions are simpler), ways to predict disease severity using laboratory, vital sign, and physical examination findings, and suggestions for initial antimicrobial treatments. Finally, reconstructive techniques and algorithms to ensure that the reconstructive goals of coverage, function, and cosmesis are met, are discussed, including the management of postoperative complications.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Management of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (Fournier's Gangrene) and Surgical Reconstruction of Debridement Wound Defects
- Creators
- Bradley A Erickson - Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineKevin J Flynn
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Urologic clinics of North America, Vol.49(3), pp.467-478
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ucl.2022.04.008
- eISSN
- 1558-318X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Urology
- Record Identifier
- 9984319981802771
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