Fournier's Gangrene and the Reconstructive Challenges for the Plastic Surgeon
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Reconstruction of scrotal and perineal defects in Fournier's gangrene.
BACKGROUND Fournier's gangrene is an acute and potentially lethal necrotising fasciitis that involves the scrotum and perineum. This disease can result in the loss of skin and soft tissue. To repair the scrotal and perineal defects remains a surgical challenge. METHODS Between January 2000 and December 2008, 50 patients were admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene. We...
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