Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6100831 | Journal of Crohn's and Colitis | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene was made and patient underwent emergency surgery with extensive surgical debridement of the scrotal and perianal area and Hartman procedure with a diverting colostomy. In addition, patient started on therapy with mesalazine 3gr, methylprednisolone 16Â mg, parenteral nutrition and broad spectrum of antibiotics. Two days after the first operation the patient needed a second operation for perianal debridement. On the fourth day, blood cultures showed E. coli. Patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged after 34Â days of hospitalization. On follow up, disease review is scheduled and colostomy closure is planned.
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Authors
Konstantinos H. Katsanos, Eleftheria Ignatiadou, Maria Sarandi, Dimitrios Godevenos, Ioannis Asproudis, Michael Fatouros, Epameinondas V. Tsianos,