Published May 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Fournier's gangrene - a rare complication of hydrocele aspiration

Creators

  • 1. MST-5, Mountain Field Ambulance, Azad Kashmir (Pakistan). Dept. of Surgery

Description

A case of Fournier's gangrene of scrotum with systemic inflammatory response syndrome resulting from hydrocele aspiration in young male patient is presented. He was treated with antibiotics, wide local debridement of scrotal skin with evacuation of pus and gas; followed by serial debridements and dressings. Secondary suturing of scrotal defect was done after 02 weeks. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 304-305
ISSN
1022-386X