Successful combined approach to a severe fournier’s gangrene

ABSTRACT

We present a case of a successful reconstruction of a severe Fournier’s gangrene (FG) involving the scrotum, the perineum, the right ischial area and extended to the lower abdomen. There are many different surgical techniques to repair and reconstruct the defect following debridement in FG. The authors treated this complex wound using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), dermal regeneration template and a split-thickness skin graft. Complete recovery was achieved and no major complications were observed. The patient showed a satisfying functional and aesthetic result.

KEY WORDS

Dermal regenerative template - fournier’s gangrene - vacuum-assisted closure therapy

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