Fournier's gangrene of the penis.

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S M Bernstein

T Celano

D Sibulkin

چکیده

Fournier's gangrene is a rare, fulminant, though generally localizaed disease of the scrotum and penis. Three cases are presented in which the sexual practices of the patients may have played a role in the etiology. Hospitalization, parenteral antibiotics, and appropriate surgical treatment are required.

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