Genital Necrotizing Fasciitis: Fournier's Gangrene
Journal Title: Dermatology – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by a rapidly progressive infectious disease affecting skin and soft tissue, usually accompanied by severe systemic toxicity. In fact, it is considered the most serious expression of soft tissue infection, by its rapid destruction and tissue necrosis, reaching more than 30% of patients checkered shock and organ failure. In recent years, its incidence is reported at 1: 100,000. This entity in the case of perineal and genital tract involvement, it is called Fournier’s gangrene. In the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a rare infectious complication.
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Sara Yáñez Madriñán
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