Fournier's gangrene complicating perianal abscess

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Abstract
Two [human] cases of Fournier''s gangrene in which toxemia and gangrene of the scrotum developed due to perianal abscesses are described. Cultures of anaerobic gram-negative Bacteroides with a mixed flora of Pseudomonas, Escherichia coli and Proteus were obtained. Early diagnosis, wide and deep incisions, debridement of the necrotic tissue and adequate antibiotic therapy can prevent a fatal outcome of this disease. A high mortality rate is still prevalent.

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