Title of article
Neonatal Fournier s Gangrene
Author/Authors
Dey, Subhajeet Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , Bhutia, Kincho L. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , Baruah, Anil K. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , Kharga, Bikram Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , Mohanta, Pradip K. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , Singh, Varun K. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India
From page
360
To page
362
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum and external genitalia is a life-threatening infective gangrene, primarily seen in adults. It may be seen at any ages but it is rare in neonates and infants. Here, we report a case of Fournier’s gangrene in a 21 day old male neonate who was treated aggressively with broad spectrum antibiotics and early surgical debridement with hemodynamic stabilization. Even though no obvious precipitating cause was identified, hygiene was thought to be the inciting factor. Early surgical debridement with appropriate antibiotics and aggressive supportive care gives good results and probably in our setting, to some extent, it is a preventable condition.
Keywords
Fournier’s gangrene , hygiene , neonate
Journal title
Archives of Iranian Medicine
Journal title
Archives of Iranian Medicine
Record number
2544940
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